HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes
HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes
The HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes reflect content that might be taught in a typical one-semester Human Physiology course at the undergraduate level. We recognize there is tremendous variability in how introductory physiology is taught at institutions across the country. Consequently, the Physiology LOs are far more comprehensive than any student can learn in one term or semester. Instructors will need to select the topics and outcomes that are appropriate for their course and their students.
The LOs in the physiology modules have been keyed, when appropriate, to core concepts of physiology as well as to skills that can be practiced with the LO. (For additional information, please see the documents posted or linked in the Physiology LO section.)
As of August 2024, all HAPS Learning Outcomes are available for public use under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.* This license allows users to edit and adapt the learning outcomes for non-commercial use as long as the users credit HAPS and publish their work under the same CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. Licensees must properly cite the HAPS Learning Outcomes.
To cite the Physiology Learning Outcomes, please use the following format:
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society. (2019) HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes. [online]. https://www.hapsweb.org/haps-learning-outcomes/haps-physiology-learning-outcomes/ [date content was accessed]
Licensing arrangements for HAPS Learning Outcomes are available for publishers and other commercial users. Please contact the HAPS business office for details.
* For additional information on CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, see https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/.
Downloading the HAPS Learning Outcomes
All HAPS Learning Outcomes are available in two formats: PDF and Word. We suggest the PDF version for printing, as its formatting should be retained regardless of computing platform. The Word versions are available for adopters who wish to edit and use a subset of the Learning Outcomes.
Creating the HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes: terminology, eponyms, inclusive language, core concepts, and skills.
https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00129.2023
Table 1
| A&P LO Modules | Anatomy LO Modules | Physiology LO Modules |
| A: Body Plan & Organization B: Homeostasis C: Chemistry & Cell Biology D: Histology E: Integumentary System F: Skeletal System & Articulations G: Muscular System H: Nervous System I: General & Special Senses J: Endocrine System K: Cardiovascular System L: Lymphatic System & Immunity M: Respiratory System N: Digestive System O: Nutrients & Metabolism P: Urinary System Q: Fluid/Electrolytes & Acid-Base Balance R: Reproductive System S: Introduction to Heredity T: Embryology | A: Body Plan & Organization C: Chemistry & Cell Biology D: Histology E: Integumentary System F: Skeletal System & Articulations G: Muscular System H: Nervous System I: General & Special Senses J: Endocrine System K: Cardiovascular System L: Lymphatic System & Immunity M: Respiratory System N: Digestive System P: Urinary System R: Reproductive System T: Embryology | Skills summary EC: Entering Competencies CC: Core Concepts in Physiology A: Cell Physiology & Membrane Processes B: Cell-Cell Communication & Control Systems C: Endocrine Physiology D: Cellular Neurophysiology E: Systems Neurophysiology F: Muscle Physiology G: Cardiovascular Physiology H: Blood I: Respiratory Physiology J: Renal Physiology K: Fluid-Electrolyte & Acid-Base Homeostasis L: Digestive Physiology M: Metabolism & its Control N: Reproductive Physiology O: Immune System P: Integrated Functions & Special Environments |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The PLO Expert Panel
| Patrick Cafferty | Emory University |
| Janet Casagrand | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Elizabeth Co | Boston University |
| Meg Flemming | Austin Community College |
| Jenny McFarland | Edmonds Community College |
| Valarie O’Loughlin | Indiana University |
| Derek Scott | University of Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Dee Silverthorn | University of Texas at Austin |
| Nanette Tomicek | Thomas Jefferson University |
The PLO Advisory Board
| Tynan Becker | Eli Lilly & Co. |
| Pat Clark | Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
| Jim Davis | Indiana University – Bloomington |
| Heather Evans-Anderson | Stetson University |
| Stuart Fox | Pierce College, Emeritus |
| Jeff Kingsbury | Arizona State University |
| Kurt Kwast | University of Southern California |
| Michele Moore | Butler University |
| Jennifer Rogers | University of Iowa |
| Usha Sankar | Fordham University |
| Jennifer Stokes | Southwestern University |
| Padmaja Vedartham | Lone Star College Cy-Fair |
| Margaret Weck | St. Louis College of Pharmacy |
We would also like to thank HAPS partner Cengage for their financial support of the 2022 in-person meeting at which the expert panel was able to complete the physiology learning outcomes after the long delay created by the pandemic. Finally, we appreciate the support of HAPS staff, particularly Peter English and Caitlin Hyatt.