Spring 2025

Covers an in-depth examination of the structure of the human body in the third of a three-term sequence. Includes the study of the endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Also includes an examination of metabolism, body fluids, electrolytes, pH balance, and medical genetics. 

Meeting Location and Time:

CRN: 76699

Lecture: Monday/Wednesday from 12-1:20 PM; Salem Campus Building 8, Room 217

Midterm Exams will be given on Monday of Weeks 4 and 8

The Final Exam will be on Monday, June 9, from 12-1:50 PM

Lab: Tuesday 12:00 - 2:50 PM; Salem Campus, Building 8, Room 231

The Cumulative Lab Practical will be on Tuesday, June 3, from 12-1:30 PM

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher); and completion of BI232 within the last seven years; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.) 

Statewide General Education (AAOT) Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Science course, students should be able to: 

1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions.

2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner.

3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): 

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Analyze fundamental scientific concepts, models and theories that relate to the endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as human genetics. I-VII

2. Solve problems, investigate information and draw conclusions about the function of the endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as human genetics. I-VII

3. Connect the structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as human genetics to everyday activities and situations. I-VII

4. Demonstrates understanding of the structure and operation of the endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as human genetics through laboratory study. I-VII

Note - Exam and Quiz dates are subject to change as student, instructor, and institutional needs require. Due dates for assignments and quizzes not administered during class are Sunday at 11:59PM of the week assigned unless otherwise noted. Midterm Exams will be administered during class time on the second lecture meeting day of the appropriate week unless otherwise noted (i.e. if there is only one lecture meeting per week, it is a remote lecture, etc.).  The Final Exam will be administered based on Chemeketa's Final Exam Schedule.

Weeks 1-2: Endocrine System

Weeks 3-4: The Digestive System