BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5 credits

Prerequisites
BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 (Majors Cellular) and CHEM& 121 with a grade of “C” or better and concurrent enrollment in BIOL& 241 Lab.

An integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. The following systems are studied: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
3 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the relationship between structure and function of the human body within the context of both the hierarchy of organization as well as the maintenance of homeostasis
Be able to describe physiological process from the cellular level through the organismal level as it relates to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
Be able to identify anatomical structures using anatomical specimens, models, slides and charts. demonstrate understanding of atomic structure
Critically analyze and evaluate physiological data and speculate medical diagnosis and prognosis

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