BIOL& 175 Human Biology with Lab

5 credits

An introductory survey of human anatomy and physiology designed for non-science majors or pre-allied health students not going into nursing or dental hygiene. Relationships between structures and functions in each body system are emphasized.

This course meets the Natural Science with lab general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify relevant terminology to the study of human anatomy and physiology
Differentiate the structural levels of organization within the human body
Define and provide examples of homeostasis and explain how it is maintained
Explain the physiological inter-relationships between organ systems of the human body
Identify major anatomical structures of the human body
Research pathologies associated with organ systems

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete courses in the Natural Science distribution area will be able to:

Use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate the accuracy of data/information relative to the natural world
Identify and locate appropriate resources to answer questions concerning living systems and/or matter
Apply principles of science in our daily lives

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20