Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

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This course is the first of a four-course sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach. Coursework emphasizes inter-relationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Topics include basic anatomical and directional terminology, planes and sections, body cavities, chemical level of organization, fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology, histology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, joints, and articulations. The concept of homeostasis is included and emphasized in each body system. Course work and laboratory exercises are designed to emphasize foundational concepts, promote critical thinking, and application of knowledge.