I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Body Structure and Function II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1105
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Body Structure and Function I. It will cover the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems, including the interaction of each system with the rest of the body. Such knowledge is basic to understanding common disease processes. Causes, signs and symptoms of various diseases related to each body systems will be studied.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1105 - Body Structure and Function II
All Credit(s) from the following...
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MEDA 1100 | Body Structure and Function I | 3 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1105 - Body Structure and Function II
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Medical Assistant Program
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Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Students will present oral presentations for body system disease processes as assigned. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Students will work cooperatively in groups to create class presentations for body system processes as assigned, i.e. quiz, poster, power point. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
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MnTC Goal Area
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Identify six body systems and give the general function of the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
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Define disease, know the seven categories of disease, and understand the causes of the diseases related to the body systems above.
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Understand medical terminology related to the body structures.
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Demonstrate how individual systems are inter-related.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Circulation and Body Defense
A. The Blood
B. The Heart and Heart Disease
C. Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
D. The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Tissue
E. Body Defenses, Immunity and Vaccines
II. Energy: Supply and Use
A. The Respiratory System
B. The Digestive System
C. Metabolism, Nutrition and Body Temperature
D. Body Fluids
E. Urinary System
III. Perpetuation of Life
A. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
B. Development and Birth
C. Heredity and Hereditary Diseases