BIOL 105B 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. The course is required for technical health career programs, such as Allied Health, Dental Assisting, EMT, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. This course includes both lecture and lab components.

Credits

4 Credits

BIOL 105BHuman 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

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

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. The course is required for technical health career programs, such as Allied Health, Dental Assisting, EMT, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. This course includes both lecture and lab components.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Work collaboratively to perform experiments
• Identify the 11 body systems studied during the semester.
• 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.
• Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
• Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
• Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology
• Locate and identify anatomical structures.
• Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
• Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
• Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies