RESP 1193 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Provides an in-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, and the diagnostic procedures commonly used in the hospital to evaluate these systems. Emphasizes the heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of these phenomena in the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include: respiratory function; ventilatory mechanisms; gas transport; laboratory analysis; natural and chemical regulation of breathing; circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac function; renal physiology and related topics.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L and completion of either MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

60

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

90