PHYL 142 is the second semester of a comprehensive two-semester course which provides a thorough introduction to the structure and function of the human body. PHYL 142 covers the gross anatomy, histology, and physiology of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproduction systems as well as basic concepts of inheritance and development. Students will be expected to learn details of anatomy and physiology as well as applying those details in the broader context of whole body function and homeostasis.
Recommended Preparation
Registration in PHYL 142L.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
A grade of C or better in PHYL 141.
Course Outcomes
- Identify selected anatomical structures of the covered systems.
- Describe selected physiological functions of the covered systems.
- Apply the vocabulary of scientific/medical terminology to concepts in anatomy and physiology.
- Explain the concepts of positive/negative feedback and homeostasis as they relate to physiological processes.
- Predict healthy and pathological outcomes when provided with a set of physiological conditions or values.