BIOL& 175 - Human Biology with Lab

5 credits

Prerequisites
ENGL 095 or placement in ENGL& 101, READ 090 or placement in college level reading, MATH 070 or higher or placement in MATH 097 or higher.

Corequisites
Concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 175 Lab.

This one-quarter course is a survey of human anatomy and physiology. The student will learn how the body is put together and how it functions in health as well as disease. Students will also identify lifestyle changes that can enhance personal health. For non-majors and allied health students. Some students take this survey course to prepare for BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242. 4 theory hours; 3 guided practice hours.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
3 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies science or lab requirement area A distribution or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will:

Use basic medical terminology associated with human anatomy and physiology
Understand the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the following systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Renal, and Reproductive
Be able to critically analyze, interpret and synthesize information related to health, especially in regard to personal health and wellbeing, and examples of fraudulent misrepresentation of the body or body function designed to mislead consumers into unwise purchases

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