MnTC #07-116RR

CCO

December 10, 2007

 

Normandale Community College

BIOLOGY 1142 ─ Human Physiology

Common Course Outline

 

I.      Effective Date:  Fall 2008

            (revised 11/24/07)

 

II.    Catalog Description:

BIOL 1142  Human Physiology  4 CR  FALL, SPR. Principles of human biological function with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms of the body.  Lecture and laboratory experiences include EMG, EKG, pulmonary function, hormone studies and independent investigations.  Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours.  Prereq:  READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above; BIOL 1141 with a grade of “C” or higher; Recommended for Fall 2007 and Required for Fall 2008: CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1061 or above with a grade of “C” or higher (not CHEM 1020 or its equivalent).  MNTC: Goal 3.

 

III.   Recommended Entry Skills and Knowledge:

READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above; BIOL 1141 with a grade of “C” or higher; Recommended for Fall 2007 and Required for Fall 2008: CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1061 or above with a grade of “C” or higher (not CHEM 1020 or its equivalent).

 

IV.   Outline of Major Content Areas:

A.    Membrane Transport and the Membrane Potential

1.     Diffusion and Osmosis

2.     Carrier-mediated Transport

3.     The Membrane Potential

B.    Electrical Activity and Synaptic Transmission

1.     Electrical Activity in Axons

2.     The Synapse

3.     Acetylcholine, Monoamines and other Neurotransmitters

4.     Synaptic Integration.

C.    Functional Organization of the Nervous System

1.     Central Nervous System

2.     Reflexes

3.     Autonomic Nervous System

D.    Sensory Physiology

1.     Sensory Receptors

2.     Vestibular Apparatus and Equilibrium

3.     Vision and Audition

4.     Taste and Smell

5.     Proprioception

6.     Somatosensation

E.    Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction

1.     Structure and Actions of Skeletal Muscles

2.     Sliding Filament Theory of Contraction

3.     Energy Requirements of Skeletal Muscle

F.    Functions and Components of the Circulatory System

1.     Blood Composition

2.     Acid-Base Balance

3.     The Cardiac Cycle

4.     Electrical Activity and the Electrocardiogram

5.     Cardiac Output

6.     Blood Pressure

G.    Mechanisms and Regulation of Respiration

1.     Gas Exchange in the Lungs

2.     Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport

3.     Carbon Dioxide Transport and Acid-Base Balance


 

H.    Physiology of the Kidneys

1.     Glomerular Filtration

2.     Reabsorption of Salt and Water

3.     Renal Plasma Clearance

4.     Renal Control of Acid-Base Balance

5.     Hypothalamic-Hypophyseal-Renal Axis

I.      Immune Function

1.     Defense Mechanisms

2.     Active and Passive Immunity

3.     B and T Lymphocytes

4.     Tumor Immunology

5.     Autoimmunity

J.     Digestive Physiology

1.     Innervation and Motility

2.     Fluid and Electrolyte Absorption

3.     Neural and Endocrine Regulation

4.     Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins

5.     Liver and other Accessory Gland Function

K.    Regulation of Metabolism

1.     Nutritional Requirements

2.     Regulation of Energy Metabolism

3.     Energy Regulation by Islets of Langerhans

L.     Endocrine Physiology

1.     Prohormones, Prehormones and Hormone Interactions

2.     Common Aspects of Neural and Endocrine Regulation

3.     Mechanisms of Hormone Action

4.     Hypothalamic Control

5.     Feedback Mechanisms

6.     Normal Functions and Dysfunctions

7.     Autocrine and Paracrine Regulation

8.     Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia

9.     Metabolic Regulation by Adrenal Hormones, Thyroxine and Growth Hormone

10.  Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Balance

M.   Reproduction

1.     Endocrine Regulation

2.     Physiology of Male and Female Reproductive Systems

3.     Menstrual Cycle

4.     Fertilization, Development throughout Pregnancy, and Parturition

 

V.    Student Learning Outcomes:   (goals and competencies in parentheses)

A.    Develops critical thinking skills through lecture/discussion and laboratory experiences in physiology (2a, 3a, 3b)

B.    Understands processes whereby science develops, expresses and questions theories and the role of new research techniques and model-building in the elucidation of scientific theories (3a)

C.    Explains the biological basis for normal and abnormal physiology (3a)

D.    Collects data, analyzes and interprets that data and evaluates the validity of that data as it relates to conclusions (2b, 2c, 3b)

E.    Define a hypothesis and designs an experiment to test the hypothesis, gathers and analyzes data and presents it with discussion incorporating whatever statistical and/or graphical analysis is appropriate (3b, 3c)

 

VI.   Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning:

1.     A variety of evaluation and assessment methods will be used.

B.    Written examinations over lectures, class discussions and reading assignments

C.    Critical thinking assignments during the semester

D.    Written laboratory examinations

E.    Laboratory reports

F.    Presentation of independent laboratory investigation

 

VII. Other Information:

1.     Laboratory procedures are outlined in the course syllabus.