ALHS 1011 Syllabus

Subject Code

ALHS

Course Number

1011

Course Title

Structure/Functioning of the Human Body

Prerequisites

Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(5-0-5)

Course Description

This course focuses on basic normal structure and function of the human body. Topics include general plan and function of the human body, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous and sensory systems, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.

Course Outcomes

Define anatomy and physiology.

Describe anatomical position.

Define and use the principle directional terms in human anatomy.

Identify the sagittal, transverse and frontal sections of the body.

Define and locate the principle regions, quadrants, and cavities of the human body.

Identify the structure of a cell tissue, organ, and system, and explain the relationship among these structures as they constitute an organism.

Define the term homeostasis and metabolism, and cellular respiration.

Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds and give examples of each.

Describe the properties of water that make it essential for body functions.

Contrast acids and bases and use pH scale in describing acidity and alkalinity of a solution.

Identify the biologically significant elements from a given list by their chemical symbols and summarize the main functions of each in the body.

Describe the structure of a typical cell.

List organelles and discuss the functions of each.

Describe active and passive transport mechanisms.

Define mitosis and meiosis.

Define the term tissue and list the four major types.

List and describe major types of epithelial, connective, and muscle tissues.

Locate and describe different categories of membranes in the body.