2011-2012 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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BIO 132 - Human Biology II
A continuation of BIO 131 Human Biology I covering the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. Emphasis on physiology in lectures and on anatomy in laboratory, stressing those aspects which have greatest relevance to the student’s curriculum.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: BIO 131 Human Biology I or permission of chairperson
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory system and the associated blood chemistry.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the digestive system, including the uses of digested nutrients in the various metabolic pathways.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the urinary system and its role in maintaining fluid-electrolyte balance.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine and reproductive systems, including the effects of hormone levels on organs and tissue growth such as the menstrual and ovarian cycles.
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