BIOL 105 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Credits 5
This course provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology. It includes organization, classification and control of anatomical structures and an introduction to the major body systems. The course covers some medical terminology and introduces some concepts from chemistry and biochemistry. This course is intended for non-science majors or entry-level allied health majors.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate analytical/thinking skills.
Demonstrate the ability to integrate concepts as demonstrated by the ability to identify similarities between different systems of the body.
Explain the relationship between structure and function at each level of organization of the body commencing with the cell and culminating with the total organism.
Identify, locate and classify various anatomical structures at the cellular, histological, organ and systemic levels of organization.
Describe and explain selected physiological processes at the cellular, histological, organ and systemic levels of organization.
Use and understand correct and appropriate anatomical and directional terminology and descriptions as well as scientific terminology in general.
Follow written and verbal directions.

These will be demonstrated by small group work, homework, student participation, worksheet assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes and exams.