BIO 160BW - A & P Case StudiesCredits: 2
Provides comprehensive review and updates of contents of human anatomy and physiology using case studies of six different body systems (cardiovascular/respiratory/nervous/digestive/renal/endocrine). Focuses on developing critical thinking, problem solving, and student directed learning while establishing mastery of material.
Prerequisite(s): READING LEVEL 2, WRITING LEVEL 2 AND MATH LEVEL 3 and BIO 140W or BIO 153W or BIO 241 with a "C" (2.0) minimum grade
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: Natural Science
Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives 1. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human cardiovascular and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the cardiovascular system.
B. Make a list of symptoms which may lead to the main problem.
C. Describe the anatomy of the cardiovascular system, including heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
D. Illustrate the physiology of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries.
E. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case (i.e. the blood pressure and EKG) to the physiological state.
F. Relate the main problem in the presented case to at least 4 other body systems i.e. respiratory/ digestive/ renal/ integumentary.
G. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems of the case.
H. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts from
instructor.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human respiratory and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the respiratory system.
B. Make a list of symptoms which lead to the main problems.
C. Illustrate the anatomy of the respiratory system.
D. Review the external and internal respiration.
E. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case with the physiology of breathing.
F. Relate the main problem in the presented case to at least 4 other body systems i.e. digestive/renal/ integumentary/ nervous.
G. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems.
H. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts from
instructor.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human nervous and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the nervous system.
B. Make a list of symptoms which lead to the main problems.
C. Describe the anatomy of the nervous system, and its division into CNS and PNS.
D. Illustrate the physiology of the different parts of the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, tracts, peripheral nerves
E. Explain the importance of the myelin sheath in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
F. Review the blood supply to the brain and the Circle of Willis (cerebral arterial circle).
G. Review resting membrane potential, action potential, refractory period
H. Illustrate an understanding of the ANS and its parts
I. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case i.e. blood supply, CSF-circulation to the physiological state.
Relate the main problem in the presented case to at least 4 other body systems (i.e.: respiratory/ digestive/ renal/ integumentary).
J. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems of the case.
K. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts
from instructor.4.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human digestive and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the digestive system.
B. Make a list of symptoms which lead to the main problems.
C. Illustrate the anatomy and physiology of each organ of the digestive system.
D. Describe how these organs interact in digestion.
E. Review malabsorption and its effects on the body.
F. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case with the physiology of digestion.
G. Relate the main problem in the presented case to at least 4 other body systems (i.e.: renal/integumentary/ skeletal/ nervous system).
H. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems.
I. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts from
instructor.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human renal and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the renal system.
B. Make a list of symptoms which lead to the main problem in the presented case.
C. Illustrate the anatomy and physiology of the renal system (i.e.: urine production, pathway of urine and control of urinary flow).
D. Review filtration, diffusion and secretion as basic steps in urine formation.
E. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case with the physiology of the renal system.
F. Relate the main problem(s) to at least 4 other body systems (i.e.: respiratory/ digestive/integumentary/ vascular and blood/ skeletal).
G. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems.
H. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts from
instructor.
6. Demonstrate understanding of the interaction between the human endocrine system and other systems of the human body.
A. Introduce a case study involving the endocrine system.
B. Name the different organs of the endocrine system.
C. Describe each gland and its hormones.
D. Review the hypothalamus/ hypophysis feedback mechanism
E. Make a list of symptoms which lead to the main problem and relate it to a gland.
F. Analyze and compare the symptoms of the patient in the presented case to the physiological state.
G. Relate it to at least to 4 other body systems (i.e.: respiratory/ digestive/ renal/ nervous system).
H. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems.
I. Work as a team and analyze the case study using your textbooks from your previous Biology classes/ models and additional handouts from
instructor.
7. Develop a case study involving at least 3 major body systems.
A. Will work in a team (often of 3 students) to develop a case; indicate the patient's age, gender, and a brief history of the chief complaint that
brought the patient to the hospital or to the student’s attention. Note the important physical observations and assessments that
were reported.
B. Determine what information will be needed to fully understand the medical condition of the individual.
C. Focus on the chief medical complaint and any interesting associated problem, discuss the underlying anatomy and physiology that explain
the physical condition of this patient.
D. Indicate 3 other major body systems that are involved in this disease
E. Suggest treatment options and how to solve problems.
8. Recognize common biological themes in case studies.
A. Demonstrate understanding of structure and function of the human body and its organ systems
B. Develop ability to integrate this knowledge to clinical case.
C. Develop skills in using materials, tools and/or technology central to this subject
D. Apply knowledge to differentiate between healthy and not healthy state.
E. Understand the language of anatomy and physiology and apply this language in communication with patients and the medical team.
F. Communicate effectively in writing and speaking in front of a specific audience.
G. Work productively with others in a team.
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