BIOL 162 Human Biology
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 162 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Human Biology |
| Description | This one-semester course is an introduction to the biology of the human body. Basic form and function of the body systems and their interactions will be emphasized. Other topics include: terminology, basic chemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology and nutrition as it relates to the human body. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal area 3) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the interrelation of human biology with science and society.
- Describe the basic chemistry of living things.
- Describe cellular structures, functions and metabolism.
- Describe tissues, organs and organ systems and explain why homeostasis is important to living organisms.
- Describe the skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems.
- Describe the integration and control of the nervous system, general sense and special senses.
- Describe the function and mechanism of hormones and how the endocrine system relates to homeostasis.
- Describe the function of the cardiovascular system and explain its interrelationship with the lymphatic system.
- Describe the respiratory system and the exchange of gases.
- Describe the immune system and identify its role in defending the body.
- Describe the digestive system and the role of nutrition and metabolism.
- Describe the urinary system and how it contributes to homeostasis.
- Describe human reproduction and development.
- Describe deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, mitosis and meiosis.
- Describe the principles of genetics and how it relates to human inheritance.
- Examine DNA technology and its role in current biotechnology.
- Examine the evidence for evolution and the human impact on the environment.
- Perform laboratory experiments relating to human biology.
- Adhere to safety procedures in lab.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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