PHRX 1040 - Structure and Function

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
The lecture component of this course provides a detailed study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on the gross and histological study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Chemistry and medical terminology relating to each system will be introduced, The laboratory component of this course places emphasis on the study of gross and histological anatomy and drug application.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Recall and apply the general terminology describing:
Explain the structure of the human organ systems
Explain the gross functions of the human organ systems
Explain the fine functions of the human organ systems
Explain the cause of pathology of the human organ systems
Explain the reasons for aging of the human organ systems
Describe the negative feedback, positive feedback, and homeostatic mechanisms that maintain human structure and function
Evaluate and predict the causes of human pathology
Evaluate and predict the causes of human aging
Assess and apply the appropriate information needed to resolve “real life” issues and problems related to various careers that require anatomy and physiology knowledge