1. The endocrine system
2. Composition and functions of the circulatory and lymphatic systems
3. Blood
4. The immune system
5. The respiratory system
6. The digestive system
7. The biochemistry of energy metabolism
8. The major electrolytes of the body
9. The excretory system
10. The reproductive system
11. Human embryonic development, including fetal development, labour, and lactation
12. The principles of genetics, as they apply to humans
13. Fetal pig dissections with particular reference to the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, excretory, and reproductive systems
This course involves both classroom instruction and laboratory activities. Classroom work will consist of lectures, tutorials, and work in small groups.
Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Quizzes and Assignments: 15-25%
Laboratory Assignments and Quizzes: 5-15%
Laboratory Final Examination: 10-20%
Term Test(s): 20-40%
Final Examination: 20-40%
Total: 100%
Notes:
1. Laboratory Experiments and Activities
Laboratory work will be assigned each week and must be completed in the week it is assigned. Laboratory experiments and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the laboratory experiments and assignments must be completed to receive a P grade or better in the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
name and specify the function of all major hormones;
describe the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems;
describe the origin, composition, and functions of blood;
describe the basis of the ABO blood groups and explain its significance to blood transfusions;
describe the mechanism of blood clotting;
describe the basic organization of the immune system;
distinguish between non-specific and specific resistance;
distinguish between cellular and humoral specific immunity;
describe the structure and function of the respiratory system;
describe the transport of gases in the blood;
describe the basic requirements of human nutrition and the roles of various nutrients in the body;
describe the absorption, transport, storage, and metabolic importance of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;
describe the gross anatomy of the digestive system;
describe the digestion of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;
describe energy metabolism, including the processes of glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and the electron transport chain;
describe the importance of oxygen in respiration and compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration;
describe the fluid and electrolyte composition of the body;
explain how fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained;
describe the components of the urinary system;
explain the process by which the kidney manufactures urine;
describe the considerations included in a typical urinalysis;
describe the structure and functioning of the male and female reproductive systems;
describe embryonic and fetal development;
describe the changes which take place in the mother during fetal development and lactation;
describe the principles of genetics as they apply to humans;
describe the mode of inheritance and methods of in utero detection of common genetic abnormalities;
describe the structure and functioning of the major mammalian body systems using a dissected fetal pig as a model.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Marieb, E.N & Hoehn, K. Human Anatomy & Physiology (Current Edition). Pearson Education Inc.
Douglas College produced manual: Biology 1203/1209: Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer Details for BIOL 1203 |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University (AU) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = AU BIOL 235 (6) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 150 (4) & CAMO BIOL 151 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 152 (4) & CAMO BIOL 153 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 152 (4) & CAMO BIOL 153 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | CAMO BIOL 1XX (4) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU BIOL 113 (4) or CAPU KINE 191 (3) |
| Coast Mountain College (CMTN) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CMTN BIOL 131 (3) & CMTN BIOL 132 (3) |
| College of New Caledonia (CNC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CNC BIO 111 (3) & CNC BIO 112 (3) |
| College of the Rockies (COTR) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = COTR BIOL 181 (3) & COTR BIOL 182 (3) |
| College of the Rockies (COTR) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = COTR KNES 200 (3) & COTR KNES 210 (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = KPU BIOL 1160 (4) & KPU BIOL 1260 (4) |
| Langara College (LANG) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = LANG BIOL 1190 (3) & LANG BIOL 1191 (3) |
| North Island College (NIC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = NIC BIO 160 (3) & NIC BIO 161 (3) |
| Okanagan College (OC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = OC BIOL 131 (3) & OC BIOL 133 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = SFU BPK 105 (3) & SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU BIOL 1692 (3) or TRU BIOL 1694 (0) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU BIOL 1XX (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UBCO BIOL 131 (3) & UBCO BIOL 133 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV BIOL 111 (3) or UBCV KIN 191 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UBCV BIOL 153 (7) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UBCV KIN 190 (3) & UBCV KIN 191 (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (4) = UNBC HHSC 111 (4) & UNBC HHSC 112 (4) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV KIN 170 (4) & UFV KIN 1XX (2) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV BIO 1XX (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV KIN 170 (4) & UFV KIN 1XX (2) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV HSC 111 (4) & UFV HSC 113 (4) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC BIOL 1XX (1.5) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) or DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | VIU BIOL 157 (4) |
BIOL 1203 001 is intended for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs. Students must also register a non-conflicting closed lab section at the Coquitlam campus.
BIOL 1203 002 is intended for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs. Students must also register a non-conflicting closed lab section at the Coquitlam campus.
BIOL 1203 003 is intended for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs. Students must also register a non-conflicting closed lab section at the New West campus.
BIOL 1203 004 is intended for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs. Students must also register a non-conflicting closed lab section at the New West campus.