RESP1250 — Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Respiratory Care Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 4 Credit(s) This course is a study of the physic principles as they apply to cardio-pulmonary physiology, anatomy of the lungs and heart, the mechanics of ventilation and pulmonary circulation, airway resistance, hemodynamics, lung compliance, and the non-uniform distribution of ventilation and perfusion. Gas Laws and other mathematical equations will be studied and applied to the cardiopulmonary system. Oxygen transport and Carbon Dioxide transport are also covered in detail. Semesters available: Day - F UG 4 Lecture Hour(s); Required Apply basic laws of physics dealing with phases of matter, work, energy, gas laws, temperature, the atmosphere and pressure, electricity and magnetism Quiz week 4, Midterm Exam week 8 2. Locate the anatomical structures of the cardio-respiratory system and describe their physiologic function Quiz week 2, Midterm Exam week 8 3. Apply the laws of physics and how they relate to the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system with emphasis on the mechanics of ventilation and it’s relationships with airway resistance and compliance Quiz week 4, Midterm Exam week 8 4. Apply the laws of physics as they relate to gas exchange and diffusion in the respiratory system with emphasis on the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide Quiz week 5, Midterm Exam week 8 5. Identify lung volumes and capacities and explain how they relate to one another Qu
Prerequisites: BIOL1730, RESP1110, RESP1140, RESP1190, RESP1220, RESP1270