Common Course Outline

Catalog Description

Course Description

This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems. This course is designed for transfer students whose previous coursework has met some, but not all, of the content areas for BIOL 1217.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2026

Outline of Major Content Areas

1. Cardiovascular System:
2. Heart Anatomy
3. Coronary Circulation
4. Heart Physiology
5. Maintenance and Control of Blood Pressure
6. Blood Vessel structure
7. Pulmonary circulation
8. Systemic circulation
   1. Blood flow to the brain
9. Blood Composition and Histology
10. Blood cell production and destruction/recycling
11. Hemostasis
12. Blood Typing and Transfusion
13. Lymphatic System:
14. Lymphatic organs, tissue, and vessels
15. Flow of lymph
16. Homeostatic imbalances
17. Immune System:
18. Non-specific resistance mechanisms
19. Humoral immune response - antibody mediated
20. Cell-mediated immune response
21. Homeostatic imbalances

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to use vocabulary/terminology appropriately both orally and in writing.
2. Relate the structure of major organs/glands of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune system with their function.
3. Explain physiological principles specific to the organ systems listed above.
4. Apply knowledge to predict how homeostatic imbalances(s) can lead to disease.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

• Lecture exams-objective and/or subjective
• Lecture and/or laboratory quizzes
• Laboratory practical exams
• Lecture and laboratory assignments and/or reports

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking

Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None