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BIO 141 & 142: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
VCCS Course Description
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.
Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part I of II. Part II of II. Lecture 3
hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
General Course Purpose
BIO 141 & 142 are college transfer-level courses designed to meet the needs of students
pursuing programs in various health technology fields. Each course consists of formal lectures,
demonstrations and laboratory activities, which examine the microscopic and gross anatomy of
the systems of the human body and their physiology. Pathology is integrated and emphasis
throughout is on integrated operation of the body systems. These courses are required for many
health technology curricula and may be completed prior to entry into the curriculum of choice.
Course Prerequisites
BIO 141: ENG 111 eligible; Allied Health only: 2 units of college prep high school science
with a grade of C or better or BIO 101 or equivalent or permission of department or instructor
Recommended: Chemistry 111 OR Chemistry 125.
BIO 142: BIO 141
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of BIO 141, students will:
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Complete research projects using scientific writing and speaking.
Describe the process of self-restoration of the body via homeostasis.
Analyze and define medical terms relevant to each body system.
Apply descriptive anatomical and directional terminology to the human body.
Classify major chemical components of organisms according to structure and function.
Describe the basic structure and function of the cell and its components, to include
various mechanisms of cellular transport
Departmental Approval: Spring 2014
7. Identify primary tissue classes, their functions, and representative locations in the human
body.
8. Visually identify specific examples of each tissue type.
9. Describe the structure and function of human skin as well as common skin disorders.
10. Visually identify histological features of human skin.
11. Visually identify histological features of compact bone tissue.
12. Describe the physiology of bone tissue, including the process of bone development and
bone growth as well as some common bone disorders.
13. Visually identify the bones in the human skeleton as well as selected bone markings and
their functions.
14. Describe types, classifications, and movements of synovial joints.
15. Distinguish among characteristics of the three muscle tissue types in addition to the
describing the microanatomy and behavior of skeletal muscles.
16. Use the naming criteria to identify visually selected muscles and their actions.
17. Distinguish between the major anatomical subdivisions of the nervous system.
18. Identify the histological structure and function of nervous tissue, to include
electrophysiology.
19. Describe the physiology of the brain and cranial nerves, spinal cord and spinal
nerves, autonomic nervous system, and the senses.
20. Visually identify selected anatomy of the brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord, spinal nerves,
eye, ear, and tongue.
Upon completion of BIO 142 students will:
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Complete research projects using scientific writing and speaking.
Identify major endocrine organs, their secretions, and the effects of the hormones that are
secreted.
Identify the microanatomy and gross anatomy of the circulatory system, to include the
blood, heart, and major blood vessels.
Describe physiological functions of organs of the circulatory system, including blood
production, typing and clotting; the cardiac cycle, regulation of cardiac output, systemic
blood pressure, blood flow, perfusion and capillary exchange.
Identify the parts of the cardiac conduction system, describe their functions, and relate
the activity of the conduction system to ECGs.
Analyze systemic blood pressure and calculate mean arterial pressure.
Identify microanatomy and gross anatomy of the respiratory system.
Describe physiological processes of the respiratory system, including the process of
ventilation- analysis and calculation of respiratory capacities and volumes, and the
mechanisms of external and internal respiration.
Discuss the role of the respiratory system in acid-base balance.
Identify microanatomy and gross anatomy of the urinary system.
Describe the physiological functions of the kidney, to include blood flow through the
kidney, urine production by the nephron, and blood pressure homeostasis.
Assess the properties of urine via urinalysis and describe the micturition reflex.
Discuss the mechanisms involved in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance in the
human body.
Identify microanatomy and gross anatomy of the digestive system.
Departmental Approval: Spring 2014
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Describe physiological processes of the digestive system, including the processes of
mechanical and chemical digestion, swallowing and nutrient absorption as well as the
roles of enzymes and hormones involved.
Describe the metabolic processes used to produce energy for the body, to include
glycolysis, the Kreb cycle and the electron transport chain.
Describe the mechanisms used by the body to regulate blood glucose levels.
Compare and contrast the metabolic activities that occur during the absorptive and postabsorptive states.
Describe the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals in proper
nutrition.
Identify microanatomy and gross anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems.
Describe the physiological functions and hormone regulation of the reproductive system,
to include gamete formation, follicle development and ovulation, and human
development
Major Topics to be Included
BIO 141-Lecture Topics*
1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
2. Chemistry
3. The Cell
4. Tissues
5. Integumentary System
6. Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
7. Muscle Tissue and the Muscular System
8. Nervous Tissue and the Nervous System
9. Sensory Physiology
10. Endocrine System
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Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Respiratory System
Digestive System and Nutrition
Urinary System
Regulation of body fluids, electrolytes, and pH
Reproductive System
Human Growth and Development
Human Genetics
*The topics to be covered in the laboratory portion of this course correspond to the topics
covered in lecture.
Departmental Approval: Spring 2014