Description
An in-depth survey of the scientific principles involved in the study of human anatomy and physiology. Pertinent concepts of chemistry, physics, and biology are reviewed, with emphasis on their application to human form and function. Topics include cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletomuscular, and neurological systems. The laboratory consists of an organized study of the body, including some dissection, the use of human and other mammalian organs and anatomical models, and the use of appropriate anatomy and physiology software. Evaluation is based on testing and laboratory work.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences
- Recognize and describe atomic and molecular composition and functions as they relate to human anatomy and physiology
- Recognize and describe basic biochemical molecules and processes as they relate to human anatomy and physiology
- Recognize and describe the structures and functions of human cells and cellular transport mechanisms
- Recognize and describe the structures and function of basic tissue types and the human integumentary system
- Recognize and describe the structures and functions of the human skeletal system
- Recognize and describe the structures and functions of the human muscular system
Prerequisites
A minimum score of 80% in Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last five years, OR AP Biology with a score of three or better taken within the last five years, OR any college-level Biology or Chemistry lab science course with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, OR holding a current license in a health field (for example: LPN, Paramedic, EMT, MT, OT, PT, Dietician), OR a score of 75 or better on the College science placement exam.
Semester
Fall/Spring
Notes
Repeat of BI 205.