BIOL 1693 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Course Description

This is the second of two survey courses examining the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, with an emphasis on the relationship between the body’s structures and their functions. These courses primarily focus on physiology, while corresponding laboratory courses emphasize anatomy. The current course examines neural and endocrine regulation of the body’s systems, as well as how these systems integrate with genetics to influence reproductive systems and pregnancy. Coverage of other major systems includes cardiovascular function, the lymphatic and immune systems, the respiratory system, the urinary system, and the digestive system. Although some clinical examples will be discussed, the focus of this course will be on the healthy functioning of the body, and the maintenance of homeostatic balance. Students who wish to train for a career in health-related professions are invited to take this course.

Learning outcomes

• Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.
• Demonstrate how the principle of homeostasis and feedback loops regulate physiological systems within the human body.  
• Describe the structure and function of each of the following systems: endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive. 
• Recognize interrelationships across anatomical and physiological systems.  
• Connect knowledge of anatomy and physiology to real-world situations.

Course topics

• Unit 1: Sensory Systems
• Unit 2: The Endocrine System
• Unit 3: The Reproductive System
• Unit 4: Human Genetics
• Unit 5: The Heart
• Unit 6: Blood Vessels and Circulation
• Unit 7: Blood
• Unit 8: Lymphatic System and Immunity
• Unit 9: Respiratory System
• Unit 10: Urinary System
• Unit 11: Digestive System
• Unit 12: Cellular Respiration and Energy Metabolism

Required text and materials

The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook is required for this course and is available for download free of charge:

• Kabelik D. 2024. TRU Human Anatomy and Physiology II. TRU Pressbooks. https://human-anatomy-ii.pressbooks.tru.ca/

Assessments

Recommended requisite(s)

• BIOL 0600 or Anatomy & Physiology 12 or equivalent
• CHEM 0500 or Chemistry 11 or equivalent
• BIOL 1592
• BIOL 1593

Recommended corequisite(s)

• BIOL 1695

Exclusions

• BIOL 1692
• BIOL 3550