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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
PHYSIO 58 | Title:
INTRO HUMAN PHYSIO |
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Full Title:
Introduction to Human Physiology |
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 35.00 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This is an introductory course in human physiology, organized around body systems and the theme of homeostasis. The course is designed for the beginning student preparing for these health-related fields: vocational nursing, radiologic technology; or those with a general interest in the function of the human body. This course will minimize bio-chemical and quantitative details taught in a general physiology course (e.g., PHYSIO 1), focusing on the fundamental concepts of physiology. (Not intended for nursing (RN), dental hygiene, or physical therapy majors.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent and Course Completion of CHEM 60
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This is an introductory course in human physiology, organized around body systems and the theme of homeostasis. The course is designed for the beginning student preparing for these health-related fields: vocational nursing, radiologic technology; or those with a general interest in the function of the human body. This course will minimize bio-chemical and quantitative details taught in a general physiology course (e.g., PHYSIO 1), focusing on the fundamental concepts of physiology. (Not intended for nursing (RN), dental hygiene, or physical therapy majors.)
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent and Course Completion of CHEM 60
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1997
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Area: | C
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1997 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define homeostasis and explain how feedback mechanisms function to
maintain homeostasis.
2. Describe the function of the organ systems of the body,
including the nervous, endocrine, muscular, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive systems.
3. Identify the roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in regulation
of other organ systems.
4. Compare and contrast the basic mechanisms by which organ systems of
the body maintain homeostasis.
5. Explain how the structure and function of cells support the function of organ
systems.
6. Conduct simple physiological experiments using standard laboratory
equipment.
Topics and Scope
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1. Introductory concepts
a. scientific method
b. levels of biological organization
c. homeostasis
2. Cell structure and function
a. macromolecules
b. organelles
c. cell membranes
d. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and enzymes
3. Control systems: nervous and endocrine
a. neurons, membrane potentials, synapses
b. structure and function of CNS (central nervous system), PNS
(peripheral nervous system), ANS (autonomic nervous system)
c. sensory receptors, transduction
d. endocrine glands, hormones
4. Muscle system
a. skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle
b. muscle contraction
5. Circulatory system
a. basic plan of circulation
b. cardiac cycle
c. blood vessels and blood pressure
d. regulation of cardiac output, blood pressure
e. basis for heart attack, hypertension, atherosclerosis
6. Respiratory system
a. ventilation
b. gas exchange
c. regulation of respiratory rate
d. description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7. Urinary system
a. formation of urine
b. regulation of salt and water balance
c. regulation of acid - base balance
8. Digestive system
a. organs and enzymes of digestion
b. factors that affect absorption
9. Immune system
a. injury and infection
b. organs, cells and molecules that provide immune defense
10. Reproductive system
a. organs and hormones involved in sperm production
b. organs and hormones of menstrual cycle, pregnancy, parturition, lactation
11. Laboratory exercises
a. homeostasis
b. osmosis
c. enzyme activity
d. reflex arc
f. senses
g. muscle contraction
h. cardiac function
i. pulmonary function
j. renal function
k. acid base balance
l. glucose tolerance test
Assignments:
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1. Read an average of 25-40 pages of text per week
2. Perform weekly laboratory experiments with data collection
3. Written laboratory reports, 12-16
4. Written homework assignments, 0-6
5. Examinations: weekly quizzes, 3 combined lecture and lab exams, a cumulative final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 20 - 50% |
Lab reports, homework assignments | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 80% |
Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, essay | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 20% |
Class attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th edition, Elaine Marieb, 2011, Benjamin Cummings
Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, 7th edition, SN Longenbaker, 2011, McGraw Hill
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