2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 2404 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology


4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.) A general survey of the structure and function of human anatomy and physiology, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory systems. (2607075103) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308  
Course Outcomes
1 - Demonstrate an understanding of all the important physiological processes of the stated systems as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, metabolism, pregnancy, human embryology, fetal development and human genetics.
2 - Demonstrate how the systems interact to maintain homeostasis in the human body.
3 - Describe the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in each of the organ systems listed.
4 - Develop a vocabulary of biomedical terms relative to the human body.
5 - Explain the principle of homeostasis.
6 - Identify the important anatomical structures in each human system.
7 - Relate the principles of biological chemistry as they apply to the human body.
8 - Employ teamwork for a shared purpose or goal.