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Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Outcome Summary
Course Information
Organization
Developers
Development Date
Revised Date
Course Number
Potential Hours of
Instruction
Total Credits
South Central College
Susan Steck
2/10/2010
1/4/2011
BIOL 235
80
4
Description
Anatomy and Physiology II is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body under
normal and abnormal conditions. It is the second in a two course series. It will cover the autonomic,
endocrine, immune, respiratory, digestive urinary and reproductive systems. It will also cover fluid
electrolyte, acid-base balance, blood, blood pressure regulation and functional characteristics of the
heart, special senses, development and inheritance. This course also has a lab component in which
students will perform hands on activities to reinforce some of the material taught in lecture. For Biology
majors, please see BIO 220 Anatomy and BIO 230 Physiology. (MNTC area 3) Prerequisite- BIOL 225Anatomy and Physiology I.
Types of Instruction
Instruction Type
Lecture
Lab
Contact Hours
Credits
48
32
3
1
Prerequisites
Completion of Anatomy and Physiology I - BIOL225
Exit Learning Outcomes
Core Abilities
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Foundations and skills for lifelong learning
Teamwork and problem-solving
Analysis and inquiry
Critical and creative thinking
External Standards
GOAL 3. NATURAL SCIENCES; To improve students' understanding of natural science principles and of
the methods of scientific inquiry, i.e., the ways in which scientists investigate natural science phenomena.
3a. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
3b. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least
two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop in greater
depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis and
an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
3c. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
3d. Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence
presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
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Describe sensory pathways and the somatic nervous system
Learning Objectives
a. Identify the components of afferent and efferent divisions of the nervous system
b. Explain how receptors respond to specific stimuli and how the organization of the receptor
affects its sensitivity
c. Describe the somatic motor pathways and the levels of motor control
Describe the autonomic nervous system
Learning Objectives
a. Compare and contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches
b. Explain the mechanism of neurotransmitter release and their affect of target organs and
tissues.
c. Discuss the significance of dual innervation and autonomic tone
Explain aspects of higher order functions of the central nervous system
Learning Objectives
a. Explain how memories are created, stored and retrieved
b. Distinguish among the levels of consciousness
Describe the mechanisms involved in processing sensory information
Learning Objectives
a. Identify and describe the functions of the hormones produced by the kidneys, heart,
thymus, testes, ovaries and adipose tissue
b. Identify the structures and functions of the eye and ear
c. Explain the physiological mechanisms involved in hearing, seeing and equilibrium
Explain how the endocrine system helps regulate body function
Learning Objectives
a. Explain the general mechanisms of hormonal action on target tissues
b. List and describe the hormones of the hypothalamus
c. Describe the relationship between the pituitary and the hypothalamus
d. List and describe the function of the hormones produced by the pituitary, pineal gland and
pancreas
e. Discuss the effects of abnormal pancreatic hormone production
f. List and describe the functions of hormones produced by the kidneys, heart, thymus, testes,
ovaries and adipose tissue
Describe the components and major functions of blood
Learning Objectives
a. Describe the composition and functions of plasma
b. Explain the lifecycle and functions of red blood cells
c. Explain blood typing and the basis for ABO and Rh incompatibilities
d. Describe hemostasis
Describe the functional characteristics of the heart
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Learning Objectives
a. Review the structures of the heart
b. Differentiate between contractile and pacemaker action potentials
c. Explain Frank-Starlings law, automaticity and why there is no summation and no
recruitment
d. Identify the electrical events that are recorded on an electrocardiogram
e. Define cardiac output and describe factors that influence heart rate and stroke volume
Explain the mechanisms that regulate blood flow through vessels
Learning Objectives
a. Identify factors that influence blood pressure
b. Describe long and short term regulation of mean arterial pressure
c. Identify the Starlings forces of the capillaries and the role they play in filtration and
absorption
d. Predict how stressors will affect mean arterial pressure and the compensatory changes the
body will make
e. Describe the relationship between vasoconstriction, mean arterial pressure and peripheral
blood flow
Distinguish between specific and nonspecific immune defenses
Learning Objectives
a. Describe the mechanisms of nonspecific immunity
b. Compare cell mediated and humoral immunity
c. Discuss the types of T-cells and their roles in the immune response
d. Discuss the mechanisms of B-cell activation and differentiation
e. Describe the functions of antibodies including the primary and secondary responses to
antigen exposure
f. Describe and give examples of immune disorders
g. Explain the effect stress has on the immune system
Describe the respiratory system
Learning Objectives
a. Identify the structures of the respiratory system
b. Explain the mechanics of breathing
c. Describe gas transport between the lungs and the tissues
d. Describe the function and structure of hemoglobin
e. Explain neural regulation of respiration and how certain factors affect breathing rate and
depth
Describe the digestive system
Learning Objectives
a. Identify organs of the digestive system and list their major functions
b. Describe the functional histology of the digestive tract
c. Outline the mechanisms that regulate digestion
d. Describe the structures, functions and regulation of accessory organs
e. Identify the regional areas in the small and large intestine for nutrient absorption
f. Describe the mechanisms of digestion and absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins
Explain the process of metabolism
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a. Describe the steps in cell respiration and the energy yields in each step
b. Summarize the main processes of lipid and protein metabolism
Explain the urinary system
Learning Objectives
a. Locate the major structures in the urinary system and discuss their functions
b. Discuss transport along the different segments of the nephron tubule
c. Describe the process of urine formation
d. Explain the hormonal influence of the volume and concentration of urine
e. Identify normal constituents of urine
f. Analyze urine samples and make diagnoses based on test results
g. Discuss the process of urination including the micturition reflex
Discuss fluid, electrolyte, and acid--base balance
Learning Objectives
a. Explain how fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance is important for homeostasis
b. Identify hormones involved in fluid and electrolyte regulation
c. Identify how hydrostatic and osmotic pressures regulate water and electrolyte movement
d. Discuss mechanisms for maintaining ion and electrolyte balance
e. Describe the compensatory mechanisms involved in acid-base balance maintenance
f. Identify common causes for acid-base imbalances and the mechanisms for correcting the
imbalances
Describe the reproductive system
Learning Objectives
a. Identify the structures of the male and female reproductive systems
b. Discuss the process of gametogenesis
c. Identify the reproductive hormones, their origins and their functions
d. Summarize the hormonal regulation of the uterine and ovarian cycles
e. Discuss the physiology of sexual intercourse in males and females
f. Describe the reproductive system changes that occur with age
Explain aspects of human development
Learning Objectives
a. Identify the stages of development
b. Describe the process of fertilization
c. Explain how developmental processes are regulated
d. Explain how the three germ layers help form the extra embryonic membranes
e. Discuss the importance of the placenta
f. Discuss the structural and functional changes of the uterus during pregnancy
g. List and describe the events that occur during labor and delivery
Relate basic principles of genetics to the inheritance of human traits
Learning Objectives
a. Define common genetics terms
b. Identify and describe inheritance patterns
c. Predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios using a Punnet square
d. Become proficient at reading human karyotypes
Demonstrate safe laboratory practices
Learning Objectives
a. Be aware of any hazardous materials in the lab
b. Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe manner