BIOL 2031 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

1. Body Plan and Organization
2. Homeostasis
3. Chemistry and Cell Physiology
4. Histology
5. Integumentary System
6. Skeletal System
7. Muscular System
8. Special Senses
9. Endocrine System
10. Hematopoietic System

1. Apply descriptive anatomical and directional terminology
2. Identify cellular structures and explain their respective functions.
3. Identify and describe the basic tissues of the body, their locations, and explain their functions.
4. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components and functions of the integumentary system.
5. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the skeletal system and explain their functional roles in osteogenesis, repair, and body movement.
6. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the muscular system and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture, and heat production.
7. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the eye and ear and explain their functional roles in vision, hearing and equilibrium. Students should also be able to identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and briefly describe the physiology of smell and taste.
8. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the nervous system and explain their functional roles in communication, control, and integration.
9. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the endocrine system and explain the functional roles of their respective hormones in communication, control, and integration.
10. Explain the basic concept of homeostasis and how homeostatic mechanisms apply to body systems.
11. Describe the general function of blood as a component of the cardiovascular system.
12. Explain blood grouping antigens and apply to compatibility of blood transfusions.

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