Explain the fundamental anatomical and physiological concepts related to the body system covered such as the digestive tract, the urinary system and the nervous system; Distinguish between the different types of physiological and anatomical functions that are carried out by each body system; such as cardiac blood flow, digestive processes and hormone actions, the depolarization/repolarization of the neurons, filtration at the level of the nephron, and the process of the menstrual cycle in the female reproductive system; Describe the basic structures of the organs which make up the systems covered in the unit; such as the GI tract, kidney, heart, pituitary gland and reproductive organs; Demonstrate an understanding of how specific enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters influence the body to maintain homeostasis; List the various tests and studies that are utilized to evaluate relevant body systems; such as urinalysis to diagnose urinary tract infections, MRI to view the central nervous system, or cardiac EKG to evaluate arrhythmias; Use scientific analysis to complete laboratory experiments and quantify the results at the conclusion of the experiments.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain a core of chemical terms; definitions, and equations such as matter and energy, atoms, ions, and the periodic table of elements; recognize scientific and quantitative methods, the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry, communicate findings, analyses, and interpretations; demonstrate knowledge of units of measure, unit conversion, and significant figures; identify correct formulas of compounds and inorganic nomenclature, as well as electron configuration and Bohr model of the atom; illustrate types of chemical bonds; ionic and covalent; demonstrate how to determine atomic and molecular masses, mole calculations, Avogadro’s number, mole and mass calculations in chemical formulas and chemical reactions, and writing balance chemical reactions; recognized the principles of the gaseous state, gas laws (Boyle’s law, Dalton’s law) as well as intermolecular forces in liquids and solids; describe principles of acid/based theories, PH, buffers, and acid-base indicators; apply methods and appropriate technology to the study of natural science, demonstrate the interdependence of science and technology and their influence and contribution to modern culture.

Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: practice communicating clearly with medical/health care professionals; thinking skills in learning, conducting applied research, and defining and solving problems; accurately recognize and pronounce medical terms; analyze and understand medical terms through prefixes, suffixes, and word roots; relate medical terms to the structure and function of the human body; correctly recognize and use medical terms in a variety of situations, such as case studies, medical charts, laboratory reports, professional journals and communicating with medical professionals and clients.

Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to: Explain the general overview of microbiology; define microbiology and microorganisms; recognize historical scientist and their contributions; identify culture media and bacterial growth in a laboratory setting; describe the structure of prokaryotic cells: the bacteria and archaea; discuss the evolutionary history of eukaryotic cells; compare and contrast the main difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells, describe the unique characteristics of viruses and the importance of how viruses impact human health; distinguish the difference between organisms as they relate to human disease and treatments; use scientific and qualitative reasoning to confirm and/or argue laboratory exercise results; explain basic microscopic and proper lab procedures; critically analyze laboratory experiments and correlate the results with the lecture component of the course; such as the shapes of bacteria, gram stain, results, and the spread of disease through the epidemic simulation exercise.