Provides a survey of the general principles of human body structure and function. Based on the B.C. secondary system's Biology 12 course. Additional content deals with the basics of skeletal and muscular systems. Provides a more medical focus than Biology 12 and may be useful for those desiring a general overview of body structure and function. Most School of Health programs accept this course as satisfying their Biology 12 requirement. Carries no laboratory component. (0.0 Credits)
Cost
$348.05 - $349.14 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Distance On-Line course. The text, "Introduction to the Human Body, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology", by Gerard Tortora, is available from the BCIT bookstore. This distance course is offered to accommodate students living outside of the Greater Vancouver region or for those whose schedule prevent them from attending on campus classes. Students can register up until 1 week after term start. For late registration, contact leesa_watt@bcit.ca . Please provide BCIT student number where possible.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
The text "Introduction to the Human Body, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology" by Gerard Tortora, is available from the BCIT bookstore. Students can register up until 1 week after term start. For late registration, contact leesa_watt@bcit.ca for approval to register. Please provide BCIT student number where possible.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
In Progress
Fall 2013
Below are three offerings of this course for the Fall 2013 term.
Distance On-Line course. The text, "Introduction to the Human Body, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology", by Gerard Tortora, is available from the BCIT bookstore. Students can register up until Friday September 14. Please contact program assistant at leesa_watt@bcit.ca or 604-432-8831 for further details and for approval to register.
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
The text, "Introduction to the Human Body, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology", by Gerard Tortora, is available from the BCIT bookstore. Students can register up until Wednesday September 11 (morning).
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
The text, "Introduction to the Human Body, Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology", by Gerard Tortora, is available from the BCIT bookstore. Students can register up until Thursday September 12 (morning).
Status
This section is only available for registration starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Sneak Preview
Learning Outcomes
In regard to the course content topics listed below, students will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of this material in objective examinations. These will provide opportunities to use relevant terminology with precision and accuracy and to identify key aspects of structure and function in the human.
Overall Body Organization
Body Cavities/Descriptive and Directional Terminology
Autonomic Nervous System: function/structural and functional distinctions between sympathetic and parasympathetic function
Cardiovascular System
Description of Overall Structure and Function
Blood: Plasma - its constituents and their functions; Formed elements - essential features and functions/essentials of hemopoiesis, distribution of red marrow
Blood Vessels: essential structural distinctions between arteries/veins/capillaries
Cardiac Location, Structure and Function of: pericardial sac: fibrous and serous: parietal/visceral pericardial membranes, cardiac apex/base, endocardium, myocardium, interventricular septum, ventricle, atrium, cuspid valves/semilunar valves, coronary circulation
Essentials of Cardiac Cycle: diastole/systole/valve action/blood flow through pulmonary and system circulations
Endocrine System
Description and Overall Structure and Function
Major Endocrine Glands - location/structure/principal hormones of
Lymphatic System
Description and Overall Structure and Function
Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Capillaries - structure/distribution/thoracic duct/right lymphatic duct
Lymph Formation/Relationship to Plasma/Tissue Fluid
Lymph Gland/Lymphoid Tissue
Respiratory Systems
Description and Overall Function
Respiratory Airways
Lungs: base/apex, fissures/lobes, hilus
Mechanics of Ventilation: role of diaphragm/intercostals, intrapleural pressure, respiratory volumes: tidal/inspiratory reserve/expiratory reserve/residual/vital capacity
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport, Role of Hemoglobin, Carbonic Acid Equilibrium
Digestive System
Description and Overall Function
Physical and Chemical Digestion: particle size reduction/enzyme action on protein/carbohydrate/lipid
Alimentary Canal Anatomy
Regional Digestion: motility and role of: saliva/gastric acid and enzymes, intestinal enzymes/bicarbonate/bile
Absorption: nutrient and water uptake across intestinal epithelium, hepatic port circulation
Colonic Processing: absorption, normal flora, role of 'fibre'
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
A sneak preview of Fall 2013 term courses is also available here. These courses are available for Web
registration starting only starting Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.