BIOL 2251K - Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 1151K or CHEM 1211K or BIOL 1107K
This integrated lecture and laboratory course is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed to explore the biological and chemical processes underlying the structure and function of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and whole-body level. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, biological chemistry; cellular structure and function; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course includes laboratory exercises that supplement the material covered in lectures. This course is designed primarily for non-biology majors, especially those pursuing majors in nursing and the allied health professions. Upon completion of this course, students will: (1) Demonstrate knowledge of biochemical components and structure of eukaryotic cells; (2) Demonstrate an understanding of homeostasis and its importance in the functioning of the human body systems; (3) Identify various tissue types and cell types; (4) Demonstrate knowledge of tissue type functions; (5) Identify various structures within each of the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous; (6) Apply concepts of cell and tissue structures as they relate to the functions of the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems; (7) Read, understand, critically evaluate and communicate information related to anatomy and physiology from case studies, medical journals, and health articles; (8) Collect data and analyze the results of physiological experiments, using the scientific method.