MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

BIO080AH  1995 Fall – 2012 Fall

Basic Con/Human Anatomy /Physiology

1.

Describe structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. (I, III, V, VI)

2.

Describe the principle of homeostasis. (II)

3.

Describe chemical processes necessary for proper functioning of the human body. (IV)

4.

Describe structure and function of the integumentary system. (VII)

5.

Describe structure and function of joints and the skeletal system. (VIII, IX)

6.

Describe structure and function of the muscular system. (X)

7.

Describe structure and function of the nervous system. (XI)

8.

Describe structure and function of the endocrine system. (XII)

9.

Describe structure and function of the cardiovascular system. (XIII)

10.

Describe structure and function of the immune system. (XIV)

11.

Describe structure and function of the respiratory system. (XV)

12.

Describe structure and function of the digestive system. (XVI)

13.

Describe structure and function of the urinary system. (XVII)

14.

Describe structure and function of the reproductive system. (XVIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

BIO080AH  1995 Fall – 2012 Fall

Basic Con/Human Anatomy /Physiology

I. Levels of Structural Organization

II. Homeostasis

A. Homeostatic control mechanisms

B. Homeostatic imbalance

III. Basic Terminology

A. Anatomical position and directional terms

B. Body planes and sections

C. Body cavities

D. Regional terms

E. Structural units

1. Cells

2. Tissues

3. Organs

4. Systems

IV. Chemistry of the Body

A. Concepts of matter and energy

B. Composition of matter

C. Molecules and compounds

D. Chemical bonds and chemical reactions

E. Biochemistry: The chemical composition of living matter

1. Inorganic compounds

2. Organic compounds

V. Cells

A. Anatomy

B. Physiology

VI. Body Tissues

A. Epithelial

B. Connective

C. Nervous

D. Muscle

E. Tissue repair (wound healing)

VII. Skin and Body Membranes

A. Classification

1. Cutaneous

2. Mucous

3. Serous

B. Integumentary system (skin)

VIII. Skeletal System

A. Function

B. Classification

C. Structure

D. Bone formation, growth and remodeling

IX. Joints

A. Synarthroses

B. Amphiarthroses

C. Diarthroses

X. Muscular System

A. Functions

B. Types

C. Physiology

D. Body movements

XI. Nervous System

A. Organization

B. Structure

C. Central nervous system

1. Structure

2. Function

D. Peripheral nervous system

1. Structure

2. Function

E. Special senses

XII. Endocrine System

A. Structure

B. Function

XIII. Cardiovascular System

A. Blood

1. Composition

2. Function

B. The heart

1. Structure

2. Function

C. Blood vessels

1. Structure

2. Function

3. Types

D. Lymphatic association

XIV. Immune System

A. Structure

B. Function

XV. Respiratory System

A. Structure

B. Function

XVI. Digestive System and Body Metabolism

A. Structure

B. Function

XVII. Urinary System

A. Structure

B. Function

XVIII. Reproductive System

A. Structure

B. Function