Clinical Human Physiology Laboratory

Course Description

Introduction to basic concepts of human physiology at the cell, organ and systems levels with a focus on clinical applications related to physiological systems relevant to the allied health sciences. Corequisite: KIN 292.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Describe basic human cell structure/function
  • Describe the function of human organs
  • Explain the interactions of organs in different physiological systems
  • Comprehend the manner in which the human organism is dependent upon the appropriate function and interaction of physiological systems
  • Explain how disruptions of specific organs / systems in the human can lead to disease and illness

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Pre-lab quizzes 50 points
Lab attendance & participation 150 points
Post-lab reports 100 points
Total (transfers to lecture grade) 300 points

Lab attendance/participation is worth 150 points total (10 labs x 15 points each). Absences do not get dropped. However, students may arrange to attend another section in the same week to prevent losing these points.

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
≥93%A
90-92.9%A-
87.0-89.9%B+
83.0-86.9%B
80.0-82.9%B-
77.0-79.9%C+
73.0-76.9%C
70.0-72.9%C-
60.0-69.9%D
≤60.0%F

Attendance/Participation:

Lab attendance/participation is worth 150 points total (10 labs x 15 points each). Absences do not get dropped. However, students may arrange to attend another section in the same week to prevent losing these points.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Labflow (for all lab materials). ISBN: 978-1-963259-25-4

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.