BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

5 Credits
This is the first of two classes designed for students who want to enter professional health care programs. It is a study of gross anatomy and functioning of the human body. Covers body organization, cellular structure and function, fundamentals of chemistry and the physiology, structure and function of all the body systems. Lab includes microscopic tissue studies, dissection, work with ADAM software, and physiology projects related to the system studied.

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 160 , General Biology, with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an ability to identify the components of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and describe their location in anatomical.
Recognize and describe the relationship between the anatomical structure of an organ and how it correlates to its
Observe and describe differences in tissue types to predict their role in the normal structure and functioning of an
Explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems, and how an inability to maintain homeostasis can lead to
Demonstrate an ability to identify the components of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and describe their location in anatomical terms.
Apply concepts and knowledge of terminology structure and function related to each organ system.
Perform basic physiological measurements and analyze the results to determine if they are within a “healthy” range or indicate an abnormality.
Effectively use anatomical and physiological vocabulary to communicate, written (with correct spelling) and orally, educate patients and work with colleagues in a professional environment.