Course

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Biology
Course code
BIOL 1203
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
37
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course is a continuation of the study of the anatomy and physiology of humans. Systems covered include the endocrine, circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Enrollment is usually limited to students in Health Science and Sport Science programs.
Course content

1. The endocrine system

  • Endocrine glands and hormones they produce
  • Effects of major hormones on the human body

2. Composition and functions of the circulatory and lymphatic systems

  • Components of the circulatory and lymphatic systems and their associated functions
  • Composition of blood
  • White blood cells
  • Tissues related to the heart
  • Conduction system of the heart
  • Major arteries and veins

3. Blood

  • ABO blood groups, including the Rh factor
  • Blood pressure and pulse
  • Mechanism of blood clotting

4. The immune system

  • Nature and roles of non-specific resistance
  • Cellular specific and humoral specific immunity

5. The respiratory system

  • Composition and function of respiratory system structures
  • Mechanism and types of ventilation
  • Mechanisms of transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
  • Nervous control of breathing 

6. The digestive system

  • Composition and function of digestive system structures
  • Significance of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in nutrition and energy metabolism 

7. The biochemistry of energy metabolism

8. The major electrolytes of the body

  • Regulation of the electrolyte composition
  • Regulation of fluid balance

9. The excretory system

  • Composition and function of excretory system structures
  • Functioning of the nephron in the manufacture of urine

10. The reproductive system

  • Male and female reproductive structures
  • Functioning of the reproductive system

11. Human embryonic development, including fetal development, labour, and lactation 

12. The principles of genetics, as they apply to humans

  • Modes of inheritance
  • Common genetic disorders
  • Amniocentesis

13. Fetal pig dissections with particular reference to the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, excretory, and reproductive systems

Learning activities

This course involves both classroom instruction and laboratory activities. Classroom work will consist of lectures, tutorials, and work in small groups.

Means of assessment

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.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the glands of the endocrine system;

  • 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.

Textbook materials

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.

 

Requisites

Prerequisites

BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1109

Or

B.C. Biology 12 (with B or better)

Or

B.C. Anatomy and Physiology 12 (with B or better)

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

BIOL 1209

Course Guidelines

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.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 150 (3) & CAMO BIOL 151 (3)
Camosun College (CAMO) CAMO BIOL 1XX (4)
Camosun College (CAMO) DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 152 (3) & CAMO BIOL 153 (3)
Camosun College (CAMO) DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 150 (3) & CAMO BIOL 151 (3)
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 KNES 200 (3) & COTR KNES 210 (3)
College of the Rockies (COTR) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = COTR BIOL 181 (3) & COTR BIOL 182 (3)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = KPU BIOL 1160 (4) & KPU BIOL 1260 (4)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) KPU BIOL 1XXX (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) & 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_O 131 (3) & UBCO BIOL_O 133 (3)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UBCV KIN_V 110 (3) & UBCV KIN_V 131 (3) & UBCV KIN_V 132 (3)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) UBCV BIOL_V 111 (3)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UBCV BIOL_V 155 (6)
University of Northern BC (UNBC) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (4) = UNBC HHSC 111 (4) & UNBC HHSC 112 (4)
University of Northern BC (UNBC) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UNBC HHSC 105 (3) & UNBC HHSC 1XX (3)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV BIO 383 (3) & UFV BIO 3XX (3)
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 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV HSC 111 (3) & UFV HSC 113 (3)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV HSC 111 (4) & UFV HSC 113 (4)
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV BIO 383 (3) & UFV BIO 3XX (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 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 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 Community College (VCC) DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) VIU BIOL 157A (3) & VIU BIOL 157L (1)

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
19
Remaining seats:
18
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C1006
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 001 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L01.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
7
Remaining seats:
30
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D2009
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 002 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L01.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
5
Remaining seats:
32
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D2009
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 003 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L01.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
21
Remaining seats:
16
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. C
Room
C1006
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
14:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 004 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L01.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
36
Remaining seats:
1
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S3825
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
10:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 005 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L02.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
17
Remaining seats:
20
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S3820
Times:
Start Time
14:30
-
End Time
16:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 006 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L02.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
37
Currently enrolled
12
Remaining seats:
25
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1717
Times:
Start Time
10:30
-
End Time
12:20
Section notes

BIOL 1203 007 is intended, but not restricted, for students planning to apply to the BS Nursing or the BS Psychiatric Nursing programs and includes a two-hour lab in addition to the scheduled class times. Students must also register in BIOL 1203 L02.