Cardiopulmonary Anatomy/Physiology
Examines the control and function of the cardiopulmonary system and how it relates to other body organ systems. Explores cardiac and pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology in the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 105 or BIO 152 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Subject Code: RCP
Course Number: 103
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe anatomical components relating to the heart and lungs.
2. Compare and contrast arterial versus venous blood flow as it relates to gas exchange.
3. Compare and contrast pressure gradients involved in spontaneous breathing and mechanical ventilation.
4. Identify pulmonary blood flow and describe its involvement with gas diffusion.
5. Analyze acid base regulation within bodily systems.
6. Interpret arterial blood gas samples and clinically assess for treatment.
7. Identify abnormalities of gas exchange as they relate to shunting and dead space ventilation.
8. Analyze electrophysiology pathways in the heart.
9. Describe body’s response to control ventilation under a variety of environmental and physiologic conditions. (Altitude, trauma, etc.)
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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