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2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

AHE 106 - Anatomy & Physiology


Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Study of the structure and function of the multiple systems of the human body. Study how the body systems are interdependent in maintaining homeostasis. Develop an understanding of how cultural influences may alter the external appearances and internal functioning of different populations. Significant laboratory component required.

Prerequisite: AHE 102 or equivalent with a C or higher and department chair permission required.
Strongly Recommended:
Special Requirements:

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss human anatomy and physiology using appropriate vocabulary.
  2. State the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of each body system.
  3. Identify the role each organ system has in maintaining homeostasis.
  4. Discuss the interrelationships between the body systems.
  5. Summarize the anatomy and physiology of each body system.
  6. Predict the impact failure of a specific system will have on other systems.
  7. Identify cells, tissues, and structures of organ systems in laboratory assessments.
  8. Discuss the relationship between nutritional intake and homeostasis.
  9. Identify the role nutrients have in the health of organ system tissues for each body system.

Course Contents
  1. Organization and general plan of the body.
  2. Basic Chemistry. Cells, Tissues and Membranes.
  3. The Integumentary System. The Skeletal System.
  4. The Muscular System. The Nervous System.
  5. The Special Senses. Blood.
  6. The Cardiovascular System. The Endocrine System.
  7. The Lymphatic System and Immunity.
  8. The Respiratory System. The Digestive System.
  9. The Urinary System. The Reproductive System.
  10. Cells, tissues, and structures of organ systems in laboratory assessments.


Instructional Units: 6.5