Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 109) – Course Overview and Study Guide

Course Description and Overview

This course in Human Anatomy and Physiology provides an overview of the structure and function of the human body, focusing on major organ systems and their physiological principles. It is designed for students preparing for allied health professions and those seeking a foundational understanding of the human body for personal or career reasons.

• Target Audience: Allied health students (e.g., Radiology Technician, EMT, Dental Hygiene, Veterinary Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology) and general science students.

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of ACT 052 or ACLT 053 (or ESOL 052 and ESOL 054) and MATH 062.

• Not a substitute for: BIOL 110, 220, or 221, nor does it satisfy the Anatomy & Physiology prerequisite for the Nursing Program.

Course Goals and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Identify major human body systems and their organs.

• Describe organization of the human body at molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system levels.

• Explain homeostasis and its maintenance.

• Describe the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

• Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems allow communication between body parts.

• Apply knowledge of nutrition to digestive system function.

• Discuss anatomy and physiology across different populations and health conditions (e.g., sickle cell anemia, heart disease, obesity).

• Measure physiological parameters (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory volumes, urine constituents).

• Compare physiological test results to accepted clinical standards.

• Find, evaluate, and use scientific information from various sources.

• Analyze ethical and moral issues related to medical treatments and procedures.

Major Topics Covered

• I. Introductory Chemistry

• II. Cell Structure and Function

• III. Tissue Organization

• IV. Integumentary System

• V. Osteology and Articulation

• VI. Muscular System

• VII. Nervous System

  • Central Nervous System

  • Peripheral Nervous System

  • Special Senses

• VIII. Endocrine System

• IX. Circulatory System

• X. Lymphatic System

• XI. Respiratory System

• XII. Digestive System

• XIII. Urinary System

• XIV. Reproductive Systems

  • Male

  • Female

• XV. Global topics in human anatomy and physiology

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core value at CCBC. All students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct, which prohibits unauthorized use or distribution of course materials and upholds honesty in all academic work.

• Prohibited Actions: Sharing or uploading course materials without permission, plagiarism, cheating.

• Consequences: Violations may result in sanctions according to college policy.

Netiquette Statement

All communication, especially in online or virtual settings, should be conducted with professionalism, courtesy, and respect. This includes emails, discussion boards, and virtual meetings.

Evaluation and Grading

Assessment Components

• Unit Exams: Multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer/essay questions.

• Quizzes: Short quizzes on lecture material, may include multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, or short answer.

• Research Assignment: Poster presentation on disease mechanisms, treatments, and demographics.

• Final Exam: Comprehensive, approximately 100 multiple choice questions.

• Lab Practicals: Three practical exams to assess ability to identify structures in lab.

• Prelab Homework/Lab Notebook: Checked during every lab period for completeness and accuracy.

Grading Breakdown

Category	Percentage of Grade
Lecture Exams (including final)	25%
Lecture Quizzes	5%
Written Assignment (Poster)	10%
Comprehensive Final	20%
Lab Practicals	30%
Lab Quizzes and Prelab Homework	10%

Total: 100%

How to Calculate Your Grade

• Add all the percentage grades you earned per category.

• Divide the grade by the number of grades in that category to get the average.

• Multiply your average by the weighted percentage assigned to that category.

• Add all weighted percentages to obtain your overall grade.

Example: If you score 85% on lecture exams (25% weight), 90% on quizzes (5% weight), 88% on the poster (10% weight), 75% on the final (20% weight), 92% on lab practicals (30% weight), and 80% on lab quizzes/homework (10% weight), your final grade would be calculated as:

• Lecture exams: $0.25 \times 85 = 21.25$

• Quizzes: $0.05 \times 90 = 4.5$

• Poster: $0.10 \times 88 = 8.8$

• Final: $0.20 \times 75 = 15$

• Lab practicals: $0.30 \times 92 = 27.6$

• Lab quizzes/homework: $0.10 \times 80 = 8$

• Total: 85.15%

Required Materials

• Textbook: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Martini and Bartholomew (8th Edition), with Mastering A&P Access Code.

• Lab Workbook: Introduction to Human Biology Laboratory Workbook, Version 4, by Mateja (provided as a PDF).

• Equipment: Chemical splash goggles (lab safety glasses).

Course Structure and Policies

• Lecture and Lab Schedule: Lectures and labs are held on specific days and times (see course schedule for details).

• Out-of-Class Work: Expect at least eight hours of work per week outside of class, including reading, preparation, homework, and studying.

• Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance and participation are required for success.

Summary Table: Major Organ Systems Covered

System	Main Functions	Key Organs/Structures
Integumentary	Protection, temperature regulation, sensation	Skin, hair, nails
Skeletal	Support, movement, protection, blood cell production	Bones, joints, cartilage
Muscular	Movement, posture, heat production	Skeletal muscles
Nervous	Control, coordination, response to stimuli	Brain, spinal cord, nerves
Endocrine	Hormone production, regulation of body processes	Glands (pituitary, thyroid, etc.)
Cardiovascular	Transport of nutrients, gases, wastes	Heart, blood vessels
Lymphatic	Immunity, fluid balance	Lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels
Respiratory	Gas exchange	Lungs, trachea, bronchi
Digestive	Breakdown and absorption of nutrients	Stomach, intestines, liver
Urinary	Waste elimination, water balance	Kidneys, bladder
Reproductive	Production of offspring	Ovaries, testes, uterus

Additional Info

• Pathway: Students may be assigned a Pathway based on their declared major, which includes activities and resources to support transfer and career goals.

• Remote Proctoring: Some assessments may require remote proctoring; see course procedures for details.

• Software Requirements: None specified for this course.