I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Human Biology

2. Course Prefix & Number:
BIOL 1404

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course is a general introduction to human biology with a structure/function approach. Major topics include basic chemistry, cell biology, and anatomy and physiology, including organization of the body into organs and organ systems. Topics will be covered utilizing a systems approach (i.e. integumentary system, skeletal system, cardiovascular system, etc). Lab sessions will allow students to apply the scientific method and will involve use of a microscope and dissection of a small mammal. This course is designed for allied health majors, as well as social work and non-science majors. Three hours lecture and two-hour lab weekly. MnTC Goal 3

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Inver Hills Community College, (BIOL 1114 Critical Issues in Human Biology, 3 credits + BIOL 1110 Human Biology Laboratory, 1 credit)
Normandale Community College, BIOL 1102 Human Biology, 4 credits
Bemidji State University, BIOL 1110 Human Biology, 4 credits
Minnesota North College, BIOL 1215 Human Biology, 4 credits
Rochester Community and Technical College, BIOL 1110 Human Biology, 4 credits
St. Cloud Technical and Community College, BLGY 1321 Human Biology, 4 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

• Exercise Science Transfer Pathway
• Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway
• Psychology Transfer Pathway
• Healthcare Accounting AAS
• Healthcare Administrative Specialist AAS, Diploma and Certificate
• Practical Nursing Diploma

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 3 – Natural Sciences

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Communicate an understanding of lecture and reading assignments in text and laboratory manual.
Utilize appropriate technology	Use laboratory equipment properly.
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Interact effectively in group lab experiments.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate understanding of the cell theory MnTC Goal 3;
• Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines.  One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty MnTC Goal 3;
• Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing MnTC Goal 3;
• Understand and identify the process of the scientific method MnTC Goal 3;
• Define and give examples of the atoms and molecules of the human body and their functions in the human body MnTC Goal 3;
• Define homeostasis and give examples of how the human body maintains homeostasis MnTC Goal 3;
• Describe the organizational structure of the human body from atoms through organ systems MnTC Goal 3;
• Identify and describe the major organs of the human body systems and their functions MnTC Goal 3; and
  
• Describe and recognize the different Mendelian genetic inheritance patterns MnTC Goal 3.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Understand Science and Scientific Method
• Define Science, Biology, Theory
• Outline and demonstrate Scientific Method as a process for knowledge acquisition
• List characteristics of Life and Living Organisms
• Identify the levels of organization of the human body from the chemical level to the organism level and know where humans fit (or belong) in the organizational hierarchy
2. Describe the Chemistry of Life
• Define and give examples of Matter, Element, Atom, Molecule, Compound (in the context of Human Biology)
• List physical and chemical properties of water
• Understand the relationship of hydrogen ion concentration and pH scale (Acids and Bases)
• Know the biological polymers (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids), and be able to relate their physical and chemical properties to their functions (in humans)
3. Identify Cell Structures and their Functions
• Describe the structure and function of the cell membrane
• Understand membrane transport processes
• Explain cellular respiration – anaerobic and aerobic
• List and describe the function of organelles
4. Describe how major body systems function to achieve homeostasis
• Connective: describe their appearance, functions and give examples of where they’re found in the body
• Muscular:  describe their appearance & functions and give examples of where they’re found in the body
• Nervous: describe their appearance, functions and give examples of where they’re found in the body
• Epithelial: describe their appearance, functions and give examples of where they’re found in the body
5. Know the structure and function of the Skin and Integumentary System
• Describe the histology of the skin
• List the functions of the Integumentary System and relate it to the structures in the skin
6. Know the structure and function of the Heart and Blood Vessels
• Explain the overall function of the cardiovascular system
• Describe the anatomy of the heart as a four- chambered pump
• Explain the cardiac cycle and its control; the conduction pathway and its relationship to an ECG
• Distinguish the pulmonary and systemic circuits
• Distinguish the types of blood vessels
• Describe capillary exchange
7. Distinguish the Elements of Blood
• Describe the composition of plasma
• List and describe the formed elements: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
• Relate the functions of blood to the structures/composition
• Discuss the role of stem cells
• ABO blood typing system, including Rh factor
8. Understand the structures of the Lymphatic System and their relationship to Immunity
• Know the tissues and organs of the lymphatic system
• Distinguish Innate Defenses and Acquired Defenses
• Understand the ways Immunity is  acquired
9. Identify the organs of the Digestive System and understand their functions
• Describe the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and their anatomical relationship
• Explain the histology of the GI organs and note their functional significance
• Understand the processes of chemical and mechanical digestion
• Understand the role and relationship of the accessory organs: (liver,  gallbladder, pancreas, salivary glands)
10. Identify the organs of the Respiratory System and understand their functions
• Describe the structures of the respiratory system and their anatomical relationship
• Review the exchange of gases between the lungs and blood (the pulmonary circuit)
• Understand breathing mechanics and the relationship between atmospheric and alveolar pressure in ventilation
• Define Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity, Residual Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, Expiratory Reserve Volume, and know how to determine these values on a spirogram
11. Identify the organs of the Urinary System and understand their functions
• List and describe the organs of the urinary system and their anatomical relationship
• Understand nephron structure, and types
• Understand the relationship between vascular and tubular components of the kidney in urine production
• Explain the processes of filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion in urine formation
• Understand how the kidneys maintain water and salt balance
12. Identify the bones and tissues of the Skeletal System and understand their functions
• Distinguish the bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons
• Distinguish the structure, function and location of compact vs. spongy bone
• Describe the development and remodeling of bone, types of cells involved and types of ossification
• Discuss types of fractures and the physiology of bone repair
13. Identify the tissues and muscles of the Muscular System and understand their functions
• Describe the structure of skeletal muscle
• Explain the sliding filament model, its parts, and how it functions to produce movement
• Recognize the stages of a muscle twitch and its “all-or-none” property
14. Identify the organs of the Nervous System and understand their functions
• Distinguish the CNS vs. PNS
• Describe the major regions of the brain and their responsibilities
• Know the structure of the spinal cord and the components and path of a spinal reflex arc
• Distinguish the Somatic vs. Autonomic Nervous System
• Distinguish the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
15. Identify the Sensory Organs and understand their functions
• Know the different types of receptors
• Identify the components of a sensory pathway
• Know the general structures and receptors involved in touch, taste, vision, olfaction and hearing.
16. Identify the organs of the Endocrine System and understand their functions.
• Know the anatomical location of the main endocrine glands: pituitary (anterior and posterior), pineal, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), pancreas, testes, and ovaries
• List the hormones produced by each gland, describe their target organ and functions
17. Identify the organs of the male and female Reproductive Systems and understand their functions
• Understand where and how gametes are formed
• Explain the hormonal events of the ovarian and uterine cycles
18. Development
• Understand where and how fertilization, pre-embryonic development and implantation occur
• Describe and distinguish embryonic and fetal development
• Describe the anatomical & physiological changes in the female during pregnancy, labor and delivery
19. Patterns of Inheritance
• Compare mitosis and meiosis
• Define (homologous) chromosomes; Distinguish autosomes, sex chromosomes
• Discuss inheritance

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. The Chemistry of Life
• Investigate substrate/end-product chemical reactions
2. Cell Structures and their Functions
• Care and use of the compound light microscope
• Microscopic observation of (human) cells
3. Tissue Types
• Microscopic observations of representative human body tissues
• Identify tissues and features on models and diagrams
4. The Integumentary System
• Microscopic observations of skin and accessory structures (sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, nails)
• Identify features of the skin on models and diagrams
5. The Cardiovascular system
• Identify the chambers, valves and vessels of the heart on models, diagrams and the fetal pig
• Identify systemic blood vessels on models, diagrams and the fetal pig
6. The Elements of Blood
• Microscopic observation of erythrocytes, basophils, neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, lymphocytes and platelets to be able to identify and know the functions of each
7. The Digestive System
• Identify the organs on models, diagrams and the fetal pig and understand their functions
• Collect and interpret data for a Diet & Exercise (Energy Intake and Energy Requirements) analysis. Prepare a summary.
8. The Respiratory System
• Identify organs of the respiratory system on models, diagram, and a fetal pig and understand their functions
• Perform  pulmonary function tests
9. The Urinary System
• Identify the organs of the Urinary System on models, diagrams, and a fetal pig and understand their functions
10. The Skeletal System
• Identify the boney tissues of the Skeletal System on models and diagrams &  understand their functions
• Identify the bones of the human skeleton on both articulated and disarticulated skeletons
• Classify bone types, articulations and movement
11. Muscular System
• Identify the major muscles of on diagrams and models and understand their actions
• Know how muscles are named
12. The Nervous System
• Identify the organs of the Nervous System in diagrams and models and understand their functions
• Identify brain regions on models, diagrams and a sheep dissection
• Microscopic observation of spinal cord, nerves and nervous tissue
13. Sensory Organs
• Identify the Sensory Organs (Eyes and Ears) in diagrams and models and understand their functions
14. Identify the organs of the Endocrine System in diagrams, models, and the fetal pigand      understand their functions
15. Identify the organs of the male and female Reproductive Systems in diagrams, models, and a fetal pig and understand their functions
16. Gametogenesis
• Use a simulation (pop-beads, felt board, etc.), models and /or diagrams to  demonstrate the processes of cell division (mitosis and meiosis)
17. Fertilization and Development
• Microscopic or gross observations of whitefish, star fish, or sea urchins
• Identify the stages of early human development on models and diagrams