Lecture: 4 hours/week
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Lab: 2 hours/week
This course involves both classroom instruction and laboratory activities. Classroom work will consist of lectures, tutorials, and work in small groups.
1. 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. Immune system
- Nature and roles of non-specific resistance
- Cellular specific and humoral specific immunity
5. 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. Digestive system
- Composition and function of digestive system structures
- Significance of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in nutrition and energy metabolism
7. Biochemistry of energy metabolism
8. Major electrolytes of the body
- Regulation of the electrolyte composition
- Regulation of fluid balance
9. Excretory system
- Composition and function of excretory system structures
- Functioning of the nephron in the manufacture of urine
10. Reproductive system
- Male and female reproductive structures
- Functioning of the reproductive system
11. Embryonic development, including fetal development, labour, and lactation
12. 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
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe the glands of the endocrine system;
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name and specify the function of all major hormones;
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describe the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems;
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describe the origin, composition, and functions of blood;
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describe the basis of the ABO blood groups and explain its significance to blood transfusions;
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describe the mechanism of blood clotting;
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describe the basic organization of the immune system;
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distinguish between non-specific and specific resistance;
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distinguish between cellular and humoral specific immunity;
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describe the structure and function of the respiratory system;
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describe the transport of gases in the blood;
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describe the basic requirements of human nutrition and the roles of various nutrients in the body;
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describe the absorption, transport, storage, and metabolic importance of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;
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describe the gross anatomy of the digestive system;
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describe the digestion of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins;
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describe energy metabolism, including the processes of glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, and the electron transport chain;
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describe the importance of oxygen in respiration and compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration;
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describe the fluid and electrolyte composition of the body;
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explain how fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained;
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describe the components of the urinary system;
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explain the process by which the kidney manufactures urine;
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describe the considerations included in a typical urinalysis;
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describe the structure and functioning of the male and female reproductive systems;
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describe embryonic and fetal development;
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describe the changes which take place in the mother during fetal development and lactation;
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describe the principles of genetics as they apply to humans;
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describe the mode of inheritance and methods of in utero detection of common genetic abnormalities;
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describe the structure and functioning of the major mammalian body systems using a dissected fetal pig as a model.
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%
Laboratory work will be assigned each week and must be completed in the week it is assigned. A minimum of 70% of the laboratory activities and assignments must be completed to receive a D grade or better in better in the course.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Douglas College produced open education resource, available online: Douglas College Human Anatomy & Physiology II (current edition).
Douglas College-produced manual: Biology 1203/1209 : Laboratory Manual (current edition).
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