BIO 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture)

This course is the first in a two-part series covering the gross and microscopic structure of the human body and basic understanding of physiological mechanisms. The course provides thorough analyses of organization of human body including chemical, cellular and tissue levels of the organization; covering support and movement of the body including the integumentary system, bones and skeletal tissue, the human skeleton, joints, muscle tissue and the muscular system; regulation and integration of the body including the endocrine system; and the systems required for body maintenance including the digestive system and the principles of nutrition, metabolism, and energy balance. Laboratory includes work with microscopes, human body models, and cadavers.

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
5
Grade Type
Letter