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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
PHYSIO 1 | Title:
HUMAN PHYSIO |
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Full Title:
Human Physiology |
Last Reviewed:5/8/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 5.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 4.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 70.00 |
Minimum | 5.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 7.00 | | Contact Total | 122.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 140.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50 | |
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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Cellular mechanisms underlying normal functions of body systems including neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, respiratory, immune and reproductive. Selected examples of disturbances to normal functioning of these systems will be related to homeostatic mechanisms. Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate major principles associated with these systems.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of CHEM 60 or higher (V6) and Completion of BIO 10 or higher (V7)
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Cellular mechanisms underlying normal functions of systems including neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, renal, respiratory, immune and reproductive. Laboratory experiments included. (Intended for physical therapy, nursing, and dental hygiene students.)
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of CHEM 60 or higher (V6) and Completion of BIO 10 or higher (V7)
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 1981
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Area: | C
| Natural Sciences
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| B2 | Life Science | Fall 1981 | |
| B3 | Laboratory Activity | | |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| 5B | Biological Sciences | Fall 1981 | |
| 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
CID Descriptor: BIOL 120B | Human Physiology with Lab | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PHYZ1 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/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 the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the characteristics of the scientific method and how it forms
the basis of all modern scientific research.
2. Define homeostasis and explain how feedback mechanisms function to
maintain homeostasis.
3. Explain relationships between structure and function at the molecular,
cellular, and systems level of biological organization.
4. Explain how the structures of proteins and cells support the function
of organ systems.
5. Compare and contrast the basic mechanisms by which organ systems of
the body carry out their specific physiological functions and maintain
homeostasis.
6. Describe and evaluate the body's response to some major physiological
stressors such as exercise, fasting, severe temperature extremes,
injury, hemorrhage, infection, and diarrhea.
7. Apply knowledge about the function of the body to understanding the
physiological basis for some of the major diseases and disorders of
the human body.
8. Conduct physiological experiments that elucidate the functions of the
body's organ systems.
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 and enzymes
3. Control Systems: Nervous and Endocrine
a. Neurons, membrane potentials, synapses
b. Structure and function of central, peripheral and autonomic
divisions of nervous system
c. Sensory receptors, transduction
d. Endocrine glands, hormones
4. Muscle System
a. Skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle
b. Mechanism and control of 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. Mechanisms of ventilation, gas exchange, gas transport
b. Regulation of respiratory rate
c. Description of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
7. Urinary System
a. Mechanism of 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, molecules and mechanisms 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
Acid base balance
Blood chemistry
Cardiac function
Enzyme activity
Glucose tolerance test
Homeostasis
Muscle contraction
Pulmonary function
Reflex arc
Renal function
Senses
Assignments:
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1. Weekly reading in text, 30-60 pages per week.
2. Lab experiments will be performed.
3. Lab reports which may include fill in and short answer
questions, data calculation and graphing.
4. Class reports: brief oral reports on selected physiological topics may
be assigned.
5. Research paper may be required, 5-10 pages long, includes library
research.
6. Formal assessment: 3 to 4 midterm exams and a comprehensive final exam
including objective and essay questions, 3 to 4 lab practical
examinations; weekly quizzes may be required.
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 10 - 20% |
Lab reports, research paper | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 20% |
Lab practical exams | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 5 - 20% |
Oral reports | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 60% |
Quizzes, midterm exams: objective/essay questions | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 5% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, by Stuart Ira Fox, 8th Edition, 2003.
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, FROM CELLS TO SYSTEMS, by Lauralee Sherwood, 4th
Edition, 2002.
PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, by William Germann and Cindy Stanfield,
2002.
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