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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

BSHS - Pre- Physical Therapy, Pre- Occupational Therapy, Pre-Nutrition and Degree Completion Tracks

IDST3202 - Anatomy & Physiology II

Course Description

This is a continuation of A&P 1. The course will review the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems. The laboratory portion utilizes human cadavers to help the student identify and locate anatomical structures. Some dissection will be required.

Credits/Modes of Instruction

Credits: 4

4 credits with a lab/ in-person instruction
This course is hybrid, with some of the didactic information delivered online (asynchronously and synchronously), and the labs held in-person. Efforts will be made to accommodate most students' schedule but some lab sessions may be held on Saturday mornings.

Prerequisites

Completion of A&P 1 with a “C” or better

Course Goals and Outcomes:

Goals

To teach the structure and function of the body systems and how they relate to each other to maintain health

Outcomes

1.Identify the morphology and function of the cellular components of blood

2. Review the structure and function of the heart and explain how the heart maintains blood pressure

3. Identify lymphatic tissues and their role in immunity and allergy

4. Explains acid/base balance and how the kidney functions to maintain pH in homeostasis and disease

5. Review reproduction from conception to birth