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BIOL115 Basic Human Anatomy
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Biology
- I. Course Number and Title
- BIOL115 Basic Human Anatomy
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
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Reading Level 3 or higher, or READ110 (C or better) or permission of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Math Level 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better), and Writing Level 4 or higher or COMP090 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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Lecture format to include in-class and/or online presentation of content material. Topics are presented in various modes including, but not limited to, traditional lecture style, online presentation, group exercises, computer simulations and/or online research.
This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Scientific Literacy.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course is a study of human anatomy which develops a basic understanding of the structure and function of body organs and systems and their interactions. Other topics include nutrition, metabolism, and growth and development.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- describe the structure and function of various human organs and systems;
- explain how human organs and systems interact [Scientific Literacy];
- describe the relationship between and processes related to nutrition and metabolism; and
- recognize the stages of growth and development.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- an introduction to the structure and function of the body
- cells and tissues
- organ systems of the body
- integumentary system and body membranes
- skeletal system
- muscular system
- nervous system
- senses
- endocrine system
- blood
- circulatory system
- lymphatic system
- respiratory system
- digestive system
- nutrition and metabolism
- urinary system
- reproductive system
- growth and development
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, class participation, and projects as specified in the individual instructor's syllabus will be utilized. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Students use educational resources as approved by the department and specified in the individual instructor's syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date -4/98;Revised 12/09; Dept name change, 8/21/2012; New Core 8/2015