I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Body Structure and Function I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1100
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body from its chemical structure to the organization of the whole body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Understanding the medical terminology related to the human body is important. The body systems that will be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems. Such knowledge is basic to understanding common disease processes. Causes, signs and symptoms of various diseases related to each body system will be studied.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1100 - Body Structure and Function I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1100 - Body Structure and Function I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
HEAL 1101 Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
HLTH 1005 Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Compare and contrast the studies of anatomy and physiology through class discussion. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
List in sequence the levels of organization in the body from the simplest to the most complex. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Describe and understand the organization of the body from chemicals to the whole organism.
|
|
Identify the six body systems and give the general function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems.
|
|
Define disease, know the seven categories of disease, and understand the causes of diseases related to the body systems above.
|
|
Describe how individual body systems are inter-related.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. The Body as a Whole
A. Organization of the Human Body
B. Chemistry, Matter, and Life
C. Cells and Their Functions
D. Tissues, Glands, Membranes
II. Disease and the First Line of Defense
A. Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms B. The Skin in Health and Disease
|
III. Movement and Support
A. The Skeleton, Bones and Joints B. The Muscular System
IV. Coordination and Control
A. The Nervous System, Spine Cord and Spinal Nerves B. The Nervous System, Brain and Cranial Nerves C. The Sensory System D. The Endocrine System, Glands and Hormones
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Body Structure and Function I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1100
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body from its chemical structure to the organization of the whole body. Focus will be on the study of each individual organ system and the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Understanding the medical terminology related to the human body is important. The body systems that will be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems. Such knowledge is basic to understanding common disease processes. Causes, signs and symptoms of various diseases related to each body system will be studied.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1100 - Body Structure and Function I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1100 - Body Structure and Function I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
HEAL 1101 Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
Anoka Technical College, Anoka
|
HLTH 1005 Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Compare and contrast the studies of anatomy and physiology through class discussion. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
List in sequence the levels of organization in the body from the simplest to the most complex. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Describe and understand the organization of the body from chemicals to the whole organism.
|
|
Identify the six body systems and give the general function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems.
|
|
Define disease, know the seven categories of disease, and understand the causes of diseases related to the body systems above.
|
|
Describe how individual body systems are inter-related.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. The Body as a Whole
A. Organization of the Human Body
B. Chemistry, Matter, and Life
C. Cells and Their Functions
D. Tissues, Glands, Membranes
II. Disease and the First Line of Defense
A. Disease and Disease-Producing Organisms B. The Skin in Health and Disease
|
III. Movement and Support
A. The Skeleton, Bones and Joints B. The Muscular System
IV. Coordination and Control
A. The Nervous System, Spine Cord and Spinal Nerves B. The Nervous System, Brain and Cranial Nerves C. The Sensory System D. The Endocrine System, Glands and Hormones
|