BIOLOGY 322
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Biology 322. Human Anatomy and Physiology
Five hours lecture; three hours laboratory (6).
Prerequisite: Biol 101 or Biol 121
Focuses on structure of the human body and the physiological mechanisms used to maintain homeostasis. Designed to meet needs of science, paramedical, nutrition, dance, and physical education students. Lecture devoted to physiological processes; laboratory major vehicle of presenting structure. Students may receive credit for only BIOL 322, or BIOL 310 and BIOL 311.
This course will cover the anatomy and physiology of all major human organs and systems. Major topics considered are as follows:
1. The integumentary system
2. General osteology
3. The nervous system
4. The muscular system
5. The cardiovascular system
6. Blood cells
7. Hemostasis
8. Respiration
9. The gastrointestinal tract
10. Liver and spleen
11. Temperature regulation
12. Body fluids and kidney
13. Endocrinology and reproduction
Lectures will be presented in a traditional format with maximum student interaction. Laboratory will include some independent assignments.
1. To fulfill a major requirement in health, health services, dance, medical technology, music therapy, nursing, physical education, sportsmedicine and therapeutic recreation.
2. Having successfully completed this course, students will have acquired a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
The final grade in this course will be based on lecture examinations, laboratory practical examinations, quizzes and laboratory assignments. These exercises will be used to evaluate the student's basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Students will be expected to complete some laboratory assignments outside of the scheduled laboratory periods.
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
September 2001 Dr. Charles M. Neal, Chair