ZOOL 4280 - Physiology of Human Systems

4 unit(s)

Human physiology presented at cellular and organ system levels: membrane transport, nerve excitation, muscle contraction, cardiovascular physiology, kidney function, hormone function, reproduction, and digestion.

Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 3010/3012 with grades of C- or higher.

Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
1. Describe how the body works, from the molecular level to organ systems and to the whole body

2. Explain the importance of physiology in modern medicine.

3. Examine the role of the scientific method in the study of physiology as it relates to evaluating evidences and drawing logical conclusions.

4. Examine the tissue level of organization and interpret the role of tissues in human systems. Compare and contrast the location, organization and function of the four basic classifications of human tissues.

5. Define homeostasis and explain how this concept is used in physiology and medicine.

6. Describe the nature of negative and positive feedback loops and explain how these mechanisms act to maintain homeostasis.

7. Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic regulation and the roles of nervous and endocrine systems.

8. Examine and describe the major features and functions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, digestive, immune, reproductive, and renal systems and their contributions to homeostasis.

9. Describe the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and diseases in each of the organ systems.

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