AHEA 125 - Basic Human Structure

4 Credits: (4 lecture)

Course Description
This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the human body.  Through lectures and interactive discussions, students will explore the intricacies of major body structures, the function of human organs, and organ systems, medical terminology, common diseases, and the effects of aging.

Text
Logenbaker, Susannah.  Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology.  10th ed. New York: McGraw, 2019.

Objectives
A.  Identify major body structures.

B.  Explain functions of the human organs and organ systems.

C.  Define, spell, and pronounce medical terms.

D.  Identify signs and symptoms of commonly occurring diseases in body systems.

E.  Explain the effects of aging on body systems.

Content
A.  Body cavities and anatomical directional terminology.

B.  Organs, organ systems, and their anatomy.

C.  Medical terminology.

D.  Etiology of human diseases.

E.  Aging of the human body and its systems.

Student Evaluation
A-B-C-D-E - Assignments

A-B-C-D-E - Exams and quizzes

A-B-C-D-E - Discussion board