BIOL 225 Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Information
| Course Number | BIOL 225 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Anatomy and Physiology I |
| Description | Anatomy and Physiology I is an introduction to the structure and function of the human body under normal and abnormal conditions. It is the first in a two-course series designed for students preparing for careers in health-related fields. It will cover tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, articulations, nervous tissue, spinal cord and nerves, brain and cranial nerves, anatomy of the heart, blood vessels and circulation and the lymphatic structures. It will also cover cellular biology, cellular transport, cell respiration, cell reproduction and basic review of biochemistry as it relates to the human body. This course contains a laboratory component which includes dissection. (Prerequisites: college level reading. High school biology and CHEM 108 or 110 are highly recommended.) (MNTC 3: Natural Sciences) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: College level reading. High school biology and CHEM 108 or 110 are highly recommended.
Institutional Core Competencies
- 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
- Demonstrate anatomical language and levels of organization.
- Explain the relationship between chemistry and physiology.
- Describe cellular structures and functions.
- Analyze the structure, function, and healing processes of the four major tissue types in the human body.
- Explain the structure and functions of the integumentary system.
- Identify the bones and their major features and explain the structure and function of skeletal tissues.
- Describe the types and functions of articulations.
- Describe the microscopic structure and function of muscle tissue and identify major muscles.
- Describe neural tissue structures and functions.
- Describe the anatomy and function of the heart and blood vessels.
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.
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