BIOL-203 Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is designed for
students requiring a sequential two-semester learning program which provides an
in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems (BIOL-203
and BIOL-204). Topics studied include cells and tissues and the skeletal,
muscular, nervous, endocrine, and integumentary systems. The laboratory program
reinforces and provides hands-on study of these body systems. The laboratory
will utilize organ and animal dissections as well as models, skeletons,
histology slides, and experimental studies of physiological processes.
Hours Weekly
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate anatomical and physiologic concepts using the correct terminology.
- 2. Identify the structural levels of organization from cellular to organ system level for the body
systems covered in this course. - 3. Explain the physiologic mechanisms and functions of the body systems studied in this
course. - 4. Explain the principle of homeostasis and feedback mechanisms as they relate to the body
systems covered in this course. - 5. Research, analyze, and apply the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to clinical cases
and support the reasonableness of that analysis. - 6. Apply the principles of the scientific method to a laboratory experiment, determine the
reasonableness of the results, and present the findings in a research report.
Course Objectives
- 1. Communicate anatomical and physiologic concepts using the correct terminology.
- 2. Identify the structural levels of organization from cellular to organ system level for the body
systems covered in this course. - 3. Explain the physiologic mechanisms and functions of the body systems studied in this
course. - 4. Explain the principle of homeostasis and feedback mechanisms as they relate to the body
systems covered in this course. - 5. Research, analyze, and apply the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to clinical cases
and support the reasonableness of that analysis. - 6. Apply the principles of the scientific method to a laboratory experiment, determine the
reasonableness of the results, and present the findings in a research report.