Cph 2211 Human Anatomy & Physiology

CPH 2211: Human Anatomy & Physiology

Course Description:

This course serves as an introduction to the global structure and function of the human body, as well as its systems and physiological processes that support the functioning of the systems. Topics to be addressed include musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory organ systems. The class will introduce students to the concept of connecting form to function and to evolutionary history. Students will gain a primary understanding of anatomical and physiological terminology; cell and tissue types; and basic biochemistry as it relates to human organ differentiation. Students will also learn how to search and find the most up to date and freely accessible research in the field of physiology/anatomy. They will be introduced to the basic study designs employed in physiological/anatomical and medical research.

Required Textbook and Materials:

The main required textbooks for this course are listed below and can be readily accessed using the provided links. There may be additional required/recommended readings, supplemental materials, or other resources and websites necessary for lessons; these will be provided for you in the course’s General Information and Forums area, and throughout the term via the weekly course Unit areas and the Learning Guides.

Software Requirements/Installation:

No special requirements.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify the components of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory and endocrine systems.
2. Determine the organization of each system.
3. Describe the structure and function of each system.
4. Examine system integration and what is necessary for the maintenance of homeostasis.

Course Schedule and Topics:

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week. The Final Exam will take place during Week/Unit 9.

Week 1: Unit 1 – Levels of Organization of the Human Body

Week 2: Unit 2 – Support and Movement: Bone Tissue and Skeletal System

Week 3: Unit 3 – Support and Movement: Muscle Tissue and the Integumentary System

Week 4: Unit 4 – Regulation, Integration, and Control: Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Week 5: Unit 5 – Fluids and Transports: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Week 6: Unit 6 – Energy Maintenance and Environmental Exchange: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Digestive Systems

Week 7: Unit 7 – Energy Maintenance and Environmental Exchange: Respiratory and Urinary Systems

Week 8: Unit 8 – Human Development and the Continuity of Life: Reproduction, Development, and Inheritance