Week

Module

Reading Assignment

1

1. Survival and The Human Organism

 Ch 1 Section 1.1 -1.4

2

2. Chemistry of Life

Ch 2 - Chemical Basis of Life

3

3. Cell Structures and Their Functions

Ch 3 – Cell structures and Their Functions

4

4. Communication – Input, Integration and Control

Ch 8 – Nervous System

Sections 8.1-8.6, 8.8-8.10, 8.14-8.15

5

5.Chemical Communication – Regulation and maintenance of Homeostasis

Ch 10 Endocrine System

6

6. Homeostasis and Fluid Balance

18 – Urinary System and Fluid Balance

7

7. Nutrient Acquisition: Locomotion

Ch 7 – Muscular System

Sections 7.1-7.3

8

In Person - Mid Term Exam

Modules 1-6

9

8. Nutrient Acquisition: Digestion and Absorption

16 Digestive System

10

9. Nutrient Acquisition: Perception

Ch 9 - Senses

11

10. Cardiovascular System

Ch 11 - Blood

Ch 12 - Heart

Ch 13 - Blood Vessels and Circulation

Sections 13.1-13.2, 13.6-13.8

12

11. Respiratory System

Ch 15 - Respiratory System

13

12. Defending Against Infection and Blood Loss

Ch 11 – Blood

Section 11.4-11.6

Ch 14 – Lymphatic System and Immunity

Final Exam Period

In Person - Final Exam

Modules 7-12

(I) Introduces (E) Emphasizes (R) Reinforces (A) Applies

At the end of the course students will be able to;

Human Organism Survival

1.       Connect the basic needs for human survival to the concept of organism and the general physiological functions. (I)

General Physiology Foundations

2.       Describe the concept of homeostasis and provide examples of why it is essential for human survival. (I)

3.       Associate the organization of the human body into molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems with general physiological functions. (I)

4.       Recognize how an understanding of the chemical basis of life can be used to understand general physiological functions. (I)

5.       Explain how each organelle contributes to maintaining cell and organism function. (I)

6.       Provide examples of how molecules and ions are selectively transported across cell membranes. (I)

7.       Outline the roles of different ions and ionic charge in creating cell membrane potential and electrical signaling. (I)

Human Organ System Function

8.       For each of the following systems:  muscular, nervous, special and general senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, blood, immune, respiratory, digestive and urinary;

a.       Sketch and label the relevant structures at the level of detail required to illustrate their primary functions.(I)

b.       Describe how the unique structure elements contribute to the primary functions related to survival using appropriate terminology.(I)

9.       Associate the main functions of each organ system with their role in the maintenance of homeostasis.(E)

Human Organism

10.   Predict how the organ systems will respond to meet specific challenges to survival. (E)

11.   Illustrate an in-depth understanding of the physiological responses to one specific challenge to survival.  (E)

There are four individual assignments with short answer questions, each covering 2 or 3 modules.

(E)   The are two exams, with multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer questions, each covering 6 modules.