Jun 01, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

BIO 216 - Physiology


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of human physiological processes in relation to homeostasis.

Prerequisite(s): Take BIO 215  with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:
  • Homeostasis, negative and positive feedback
  • Chemical level of organization
  • Cellular and tissue level of organization
  • Metabolism and energetics
  • Function of the skeletal system
  • Function of the muscular system
  • Function of the nervous system
  • Function of the special senses
  • Function of the cardiovascular system
  • Function of the lymphatic system
  • Function of the respiratory system
  • Function of the digestive system
  • Function of the urinary system
  • Function of the reproductive system

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


For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2024-2025