Human Anatomy/Physiology I

Course Number: 
BIOL&241
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
An integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. The following systems are studied: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. 4 lecture hours; 3 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisites: BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 (Majors Cellular) and CHEM& 121 with a grade of "C" or better and concurrent enrollment in BI OL& 241 Lab.
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 and using anatomical specimens, models, slides and charts. demonstrate understanding of atomic structure
  • Critically analyze and evaluate physiological data and speculate medical diagnosis and prognosis.