BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: For pre-nursing and allied health majors. First of a two-quarter series studying the structure and function of the human body. First quarter includes histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, special senses and nervous systems. Lab Included.

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher; and either BIOL& 211, BIOL& 160, or BIOL& 222; all courses with a grade of C or higher; and either co-enrollment in OR completion of MATH& 146 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe relative locations of structures in the body with appropriate anatomical terminology.
Compare the structure and function of epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscle tissues.
Describe the structure and function of the skin and accessory organs.
Describe the structure and function of bone tissue, bones, and joints..
Identify major bones and bone markings.
Demonstrate the major skeletal muscle actions.
Identify the major skeletal muscles.
Identify major structures of the nervous system.
Explain the sensory, integrative, and motor functions of the nervous system involved in responding to the environment.
Contrast the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous stimulation.
NATURAL SCIENCES: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.

Course Contents

Anatomical Terminology
Tissues
Integumentary System
Nervous System
Skeletal System
Muscular System

Instructional Units: 5.5