BIO 112 - Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a basic integrated study of the structure and function of the human body.

Prerequisite(s): Take (BIO 100 or High School Biology) ENG 100, MAT 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

The terminology related to the anatomical organization and regulation of the body
The basic chemistry of the body
The structure and function of the cells and tissues of the body
The structure and function of the integumentary system
The structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems
The structure and function of the nervous system
The structure and function of the endocrine system
The structure and function of the lymphatic system to include immunity
The structure and function of the cardiovascular system
The structure and function of the respiratory system
The structure and function of the digestive system to include metabolism
The structure and function of the urinary and reproductive systems

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the anatomical organization of the body.
Explain the relationship between the components of an atom and how chemical bonds are formed.
Distinguish between the organelles of a cell and the functions of each.
Describe the process of Mitosis and distinguish between the phases.
Describe the organization of the four tissue types of the human body.
Describe the organization of the 11 organ systems of the human body.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024