BIO 241 - Human Biology I (lecture)

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45
Units: 3
This course is the first in a two part series covering a general study of human body, emphasizing basic concepts of human biology suitable for health science majors and as an elective for non-science majors. Concepts to be covered in this first part include: humans in the world of biology, cell and its chemistry, body organization and homeostasis, development through life emphasizing on mental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, chromosomes and cell division, stem cells, genetics and human inheritance, DNA and biotechnology, cancer, humans and their environment including their populations, limited resources, and pollution.

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or equivalent
Corequisites: BIO 241L
Restrictions: Accelerated Science