PHED 200

COURSE NUMBER:

PHED 200

COURSE TITLE:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Shannon Tracey

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3(hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introductory study of the human body which includes anatomy and physiology. The relationship between structure and function is emphasized.

This course meets the natural science (with lab) breadth requirement for the B.A., and it may meet biology major/concentration requirements.

Same as BIOL 200.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Human Biology: Health, Homeostasis, and the Environment, Chiras, D. 7th Edition 2012.
Biology 200 Laboratory Manual, Cook and Vanderwel. Fall 2016.

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Assignment	25%
Quizzes	10%
Midterm	15%
Final exam	25%
Laboratory Quiz I	2.5%
Laboratory Quiz II	2.5%
Laboratory Exam I	10%
Laboratory Exam II	10%
	100%

LECTURE SCHEDULE:

Introduction and background
Principles of structure and function
Nutrition, digestion
Circulation and blood
Lymphatic system & respiration
Integument, skeleton and muscles
Urinary system
The senses
Nervous system
Human heredity
Genes and genetic engineering
Reproduction and aging
Endocrine and immune system
Diseases, cellular processes and cancer

LABORATORY SCHEDULE:

Body organization
Human tissues
Heart
Blood Vessels
Respiration
Skeletal (sports injury)
Kidney & Urinary
Central Nervous System
Vision & Hearing
Principles of hereditary
Presentation of research posters

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.