Course: Preadmission Biology II (Second of two parts)
CRN: 12355
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: Structure and Function of the Body, 12th edition.
Author: Thibodeau and Patton
Publisher: Mosby, Inc.
Study Guide: Study Guide to Accompany Structure and Function of the Body, 12th edition.
Author: Linda Swisher
Publisher: Mosby, Inc.
Course Description: This is the second part of a noncredit, independent study course. It is designed to prepare students who lack a high school biology course or are under prepared for college level course(s) in human anatomy and physiology.
In Biology II the topics covered include:
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Lesson 1 - Chpt. 11: Blood |
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Lesson 2 - Chpt. 12: Circulatory system |
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Lesson 3 - Chpt. 13: Lymphatic System |
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Lesson 4 - Chpt. 14: The Respiratory System |
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Lesson 5 - Chpt. 15: The Digestive System |
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Lesson 6 - Chpt. 17: The Urinary System |
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Lesson 7 - Chpt 20: The Reproductive System |
The student will be tested at the end of each chapter. Contact Gretchen Spencer at (515)964-6558 to arrange the testing times.
Course Competencies: The student successfully completing this course has mastered the following competencies:
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Examine and describe blood. |
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11.1 |
Describe the primary functions of blood. |
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11.2 |
Describe the characteristics of blood plasma. |
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11.3 |
Identify the formed elements of blood and describe the most important function of each. |
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11.4 |
Describe ABO and Rh blood typing. |
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12 |
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Examine and describe the structures and functions the circulatory system |
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12.1 |
Identify and describe the anatomical components of the heart. |
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12.2 |
Descriptively trace the flow of blood through the heart |
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12.3 |
Explain the relationship between blood vessel structure and function. |
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12.4 |
Identify and discuss the primary factors involved in the generation and regulation of blood pressure. |
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Examine and describe the lymphatic system. |
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13.1 |
List and discuss the generalized functions of the lymphatic system. |
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13.2 |
Identify the primary anatomical structures found in lymphatic system. |
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13.3 |
Compare and contrast nonspecific and specificity immunity, inherited and acquired immunity and active and passive immunity. |
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13.4 |
Discuss the major types of immune system molecules and indicate how antibodies function. |
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13.5 |
Compare and contrast the development and functions of B and T cells. |
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13.6 |
Compare and contrast humoral and cell-mediated immunity. |
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Examine and describe the respiratory system. |
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14.1 |
Discuss the generalized functions of the respiratory system. |
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14.2 |
Identify the anatomical components of the respiratory system and describe their functions. |
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14.3 |
Explain the mechanisms responsible for the exchange of gases that occurs during internal and external respiration. |
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14.4 |
List and discuss the volumes of air exchanged during pulmonary ventilation. |
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14.5 |
Identify and discuss the mechanisms that regulate respiration. |
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Examine and describe the digestive system. |
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15.1 |
List in sequence each of the anatomical components of the alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus and identify the accessory organs of digestion. |
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15.2 |
Compare and contrast mechanical and chemical digestion. |
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15.3 |
Discuss the basics of protein, fat and carbohydrate digestion and identify the end products of each process. |
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Examine and describe the urinary system. |
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17.1 |
Identify the major organs of the urinary system and describe the general function of each. |
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17.2 |
Identify the anatomical components of a nephron and describe the functional role of each in the formation of urine. |
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17.3 |
Explain the importance of filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular excretion in urine formation. |
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17.4 |
Discuss the mechanisms that regulate urine volume. |
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Examine and describe the reproductive system. |
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20.1 |
List the essential and accessory organs of the male and female reproductive systems and describe the functions of each. |
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20.2 |
Describe the gross and microscopic structure of the gonads of both sexes. |
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20.3 |
Discuss the primary functions of the sex hormones and identify the cell type or structure responsible for their secretion. |
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Identify and describe the structures that constitute the external genitals in both sexes. |
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Identify and discuss the phases of the menstrual and ovarian cycles and correlate each phase with its occurrence in a typical 28-day cycle. |
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