HPE 3212 (LUOA), HLTH 212 (LUO): Applied Anatomy and Physiology II for Associate Degree

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 03/11/2025

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Course Description

A continuation of HLTH 211 that examines the structure, function, and pathology of the various body systems and their roles, relevance, and applications in health and illness. The course employs virtual interactive cadaver dissection technology. The following topics are covered: the digestive system, the urinary system, the skin, the musculoskeletal system, and the reproductive systems.

Next Start Date*

June 23, 2025

LUOA Equivalent Course*

  • HPE 3212: Applied Anatomy and Physiology II for Associate Degree, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

  • DPL: Dual Enrollment – AAS Medical Office Assistant (DUAO-DPL-D)
  • DPL: Dual Enrollment – Certificate in Medical Office Assistant (DUCM-DPL-D)

Prerequisite Requirements*

HPE 3211 previously completed with a minimum grade of D.

Rationale

The purpose of this course is to provide medical associates with increased knowledge of God’s amazing creation—the human body. Being familiar with the major structures and the physiological operation of these structures will help these individuals in their profession tremendously. It will vastly improve their ability to communicate with their co-workers trained in a variety of medical professions.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided topic for each of the 2 discussions in this course. Each thread is to be 350 words in length and demonstrate course-related knowledge through at least one scholarly citation. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 1 other classmate’s thread. Each reply should be at least 150 words in length and include at least one scholarly citation.

Read & Interact Textbook Assignments (8)

The student will complete 8 SmartBook chapter reading assignments using the McGraw Hill adaptive learning reading exercises as the student navigates their electronic course textbook. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Homework Assignments (4)

The student will complete 4 homework assignments using the Anatomy & Physiology Revealed digital suite and course textbook. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes throughout this course. Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the Module: Week in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes; contain 35–50 multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and essay questions; and be 75 minutes long.

Quiz: Reflection Exercise: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

This is a 1-question reflection essay asking for students to relate the study of anatomy and physiology to a biblical worldview. Students will have 45 minutes to complete this reflection exercise. (CLO: E)

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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