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BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy And Physiology I

5 Credits


This is part one of a two-quarter sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization.  Anatomy & Physiology I includes:  basic anatomical and directional terminology; fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and special senses.

 

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 or higher min 2.0 and BIOL& 160 min 2.0 or BIOL& 211 min 2.0
Course Note Previously BIOL 231
FeesSB

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening

Designed to Serve Pre-allied health (pre-nursing, respiratory care, etc.) students.
Active Date 2015-05-28

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
AA

  • Science
  • Science Lab

Course Outline
An overview of the organization of the human body, anatomical terminology, homeostasis and the body systems is presented. The remainder of the term is then spent exploring the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems in more detail. Discussion of disease processes, bodily dysfunction and diagnosis will be incorporated when appropriate. The laboratory component of this course provides students with hands-on experiences, as opposed to workbook and or computer-generated activities that could be done in a non-laboratory setting. Ideally, the laboratory activities will also encourage critical thinking, the understanding of scientific methodology, and the application of scientific principles.

Student Learning Outcomes
Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.

Identify the anatomical structures and explain the physiological functions of body systems.

Explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems in the human body.

Use anatomical knowledge to predict physiological consequences, and use knowledge of function to predict the features of anatomical structures.

Explain the interrelationships within and between anatomical and physiological systems of the human body.

Synthesize ideas to make a connection between knowledge of anatomy and physiology and real-world situations, including healthy lifestyle decisions and homeostatic imbalances.

Demonstrate laboratory procedures used to examine anatomical structures and evaluate physiological functions of each organ system.

Interpret graphs of anatomical and physiological data.

Demonstrate information literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use resources to stay current in the fields of anatomy and physiology.

Evaluate and examine issues related to anatomy and physiology from an evidence-based perspective.



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