BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

5 Total Credits
This is the first of two classes designed for students who want to enter professional health care programs. It is a study of microanatomy and functioning of the human body. Content includes the anatomy and physiology of the following body systems: tissues, skeletal, organs and membranes, nervous, and muscular. Laboratory work is included.

General education distribution area: Natural Science, with lab.

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

Course Outcomes
Identify the components of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and describe their location in anatomical terms.

Explain the physiological functions of tissues, organs and membranes, the skeletal system, the nervous system, and the muscular system.

Recognize and describe the relationship between the anatomical structure of an organ and how it correlates to its function.

Observe and describe differences in tissue types to predict their role in the normal structure and functioning of an organ.

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 disease.

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.

Follow written and verbal directions.