BIO 145 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology at Southside Virginia Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2019-08-01
Introduces human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
4-5 credits
General Course Purpose
This course is designed for non-nursing students interested in health-related professions. The course introduces basic anatomy and physiology concepts from cells through human organ systems.
Course Objectives
- Properly use anatomical nomenclature.
- Identify and describe cell, tissue, organ and organ system structural organization.
- Describe basic chemistry including bonding of atoms, differences in organic and inorganic compounds.
- Identify and describe cellular anatomy and membrane transport mechanisms.
- Describe basic cellular metabolism and the cell cycle.
- Characterize and classify tissues.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the integumentary system.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the skeletal system and joints.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships the muscular system.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the nervous system.
- Identify structures and describe functions of general and special senses.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the endocrine system.
- Identify and describe blood cells and the constituents of plasma.
- Identify compatible blood types and analyze the results of blood tests.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the cardiovascular system.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the lymphatic system
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the respiratory system
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the digestive system
- Describe macronutrients, micronutrients and essential nutrients, and the role they play in nutrition and metabolism
- Describe basic cellular metabolism and energy production.
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the urinary system
- Describe the importance of water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance as it relates to internal homeostasis of the body
- Describe organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the reproductive system
- Identify and describe the stages of pregnancy, growth, and development
Major Topics to be Included
- Basic chemical concepts
- Cellular physiology
- Human anatomy
- Physiology of human organ systems