BIO-172 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

This course is a continuation of BIO-171, providing an in depth analysis of the systems not covered in Human A&P I (ie. cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems, along with genetics, fluid, electrolyte and pH balance). Students further develop their explanations of anatomical and physiological interrelationships and homeostatic mechanisms as they pertain to normal health and disease. The laboratory component will reinforce skills introduced in A&P I (eg. microscopic and macroscopic levels of analysis, and mammalian dissection) while adding additional physiological experiments (eg. cardiovascular, digestive, and hematological). This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIO-171

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

2

Other Contact Hours

1

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Regularly incorporate fundamental anatomical and physiological language in written and oral communication.
2. Describe in depth the normal anatomy and physiology of major body divisions (ie. endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, fluid and pH balance, reproductive, and inheritance).
3. Analyze how body systems interact with one another incorporating the foundational concept of homeostatic regulation.
4. Demonstrate standardized anatomical and physiological laboratory techniques (eg. lab safety, tissue histology, cardiovascular monitoring, urinalysis, and organ dissection).

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BIO 172: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

This course is a continuation of BIO-171, providing an in depth analysis of the systems not covered in Human A&P I (ie. cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems, along with genetics, fluid, electrolyte and pH balance). Students further develop their explanations of anatomical and physiological interrelationships and homeostatic mechanisms as they pertain to normal health and disease. The laboratory component will reinforce skills introduced in A&P I (eg. microscopic and macroscopic levels of analysis, and mammalian dissection) while adding additional physiological experiments (eg. cardiovascular, digestive, and hematological). This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	2
Other	1

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

BIO-171

SUNY General Education Course

• Natural Science and Scientific Reasoning

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Regularly incorporate fundamental anatomical and physiological language in written and oral communication.
2. Describe in depth the normal anatomy and physiology of major body divisions (ie. endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, fluid and pH balance, reproductive, and inheritance).
3. Analyze how body systems interact with one another incorporating the foundational concept of homeostatic regulation.
4. Demonstrate standardized anatomical and physiological laboratory techniques (eg. lab safety, tissue histology, cardiovascular monitoring, urinalysis, and organ dissection).

Topic Outline

1. Endocrine System 
   1. Structural classes of hormones 
   2. Mechanisms of hormone action
   3. Signaling regulation by negative feedback 
   4. Major endocrine glands and organs 
   5. Physiology of major hormones 
   6. General Adaptation Syndrome 
2. Blood
   1. Functions 
   2. Anatomy and physiology of the major blood fractions 
   3. Plasma
   4. Formed elements
   5. Blood typing
   6. Hemostasis
3. Heart
   1. Macroscopic and microscopic anatomy 
   2. Blood flow pattern 
   3. Electrical conduction system 
   4. EKG measurement 
   5. Cardiac cycle 
   6. Cardiac output 
      1. Contributing factors 
      2. Regulation 
   7. Cardiovascular disease 
4. Blood vessels and Circulation 
   1. Vessel anatomy 
   2. Major blood circuits 
   3. Circulation physiology 
   4. Flow dynamics 
   5. Blood pressure regulation 
5. Lymphatic system and immunity 
   1. Lymphatic system organization 
   2. Innate immunity 
   3. Adaptive immunity 
6. Respiratory System 
   1. Organization of the upper and lower respiratory tract divisions
   2. Respiratory tract anatomy
   3. Ventilation
   4. Gas exchange
   5. Gas transport
   6. Regulatory mechanisms
7. Digestive System
   1. Macroscopic and microscopic organization of the GI tract
   2. Major physiological processes
   3. Accessory digestive organ anatomy and physiology 
8. Urinary System
   1. Macroscopic organization 
   2. Renal anatomy and physiology 
9. Fluid, electrolyte and pH balance 
   1. Fluid compartments and composition 
   2. Mechanisms of water balance
   3. Electrolyte homeostasis
   4. pH homeostasis
   5. Buffering systems
   6. Acidosis and alkalosis
      1. Causes
      2. Compensatory mechanisms
10. Reproductive System
    1. Organization of male and female reproductive tracts 
    2. Anatomy of major reproductive structures 
    3. Gametogenesis 
    4. Hormonal regulation of reproductive function 
    5. Development and inheritance
    6. Embryonic and fetal development 
    7. Mendelian genetics 
       1. Terminology
       2. Patterns of inheritance