Anatomy and Physiology I (OT36)

Catalog description

This course introduces the organization of the human body in the context of the unifying concepts of feedback regulation and homeostasis. The course assumes a general knowledge of cell structure and function and begins with a study of tissues and a general introduction to organs and systems. It then provides detailed study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course has both a lecture and laboratory component. This course and BIOL 2220 , Anatomy and Physiology II, provide students with a general introduction to the biology of the human body. Students entering health fields are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 1200 , Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies; Students pursuing science degrees are strongly encouraged to take BIOL 1510 , Principles of Biology I, prior to taking BIOL 2210 .