BIOL 105 Human Structure & Function*

This is a one-term introduction to the structure and function of the human body. All systems of the body are studied. This course is required for various technical health career programs. It does not meet the requirements for biology degrees or four-year transfer programs.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Corequisite

BIOL 105L

BIOL 105Human Structure & Function*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Biology

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Corequisite Narrative

BIOL 105L

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This is a one-term introduction to the structure and function of the human body. All systems of the body are studied. This course is required for various technical health career programs. It does not meet the requirements for biology degrees or four-year transfer programs.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Use anatomical terminology to identify & describe locations of major organs and functions of each system.
  • Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue and organ functions in each system.
  • Identify the 11 body systems studied during the semester.
  • Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
  • Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
  • Describe modern technology & tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
  • Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies