GH 125 - Intro to the Structure and Function of the Human Body

Description
This course is the study of the structure and function of the normal human body and the practices necessary to maintain normal health. Medical terminology of disorders related to each unit is also included.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Nursing
Discipline: GH

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:34:43
Course Review & Revision Year: 2024-2025

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Discuss levels of organization in the body necessary to sustain life.
Describe the levels of organization of the human body to include structure from elemental including: cell, tissue, organ and systems.
Describe the structure and function of the organ systems of the human body including: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine.
Work well in teams and with others.
Manage time effectively.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Levels of Organization

A. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

B. Body Organization

C. Chemical Basis of Life

D. Cell Structure and Function

E. Tissues

F. Glands

G. Membranes and Skin

II. Systems of Support and Movement

A. Skeletal

B. Muscular

III. Systems of Communication and Control

A. Nervous

B. General and Special Senses

C. Endocrine

IV. Systems of transportation

A. Blood

B. Heart

C. Blood Vessels and Circulation

D. Lymph

V. Systems of Processing and Elimination

A. Digestive

B. Respiratory

C. Urinary

VI. Systems of Reproduction

A. Male

B. Female

C. Pregnancy and Development

D. Heredity

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
Assessment tool for Group Project

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture 60-70%

Facilitated discussion 20-30%

Group work 10-15%

Mandatory Course Components:
Group Project

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: MSN Degree per Administrative Rules of the Michigan Board of Nursing, R 388.10305 comprehensive knowledge of nursing and critical thinking Ability to work with a diverse student population Working knowledge of anatomy & physiology Relevance & application of anatomy & physiology to practical nursing

Maximum Course Enrollment: 23
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Practical Nursing Certificate
People Soft Course ID Number: 100501
Course CIP Code: 51.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA