Anatomy and Physiology I

Catalog description

Biology majors will study mammalian anatomy and physiology at a level appropriate for those interested in attending graduate programs in the health professions. This course is the first in a two-semester sequence. Following an overview of terminology and tissues, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine and integumentary systems will be covered. A mammal such as the cat, rabbit, or mink will servce as the primary whole-animal dissection in the laboratory; lab activities will integrate anatomy and physiology. Dissection required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Carries biology major credit. Students may take either BIO 431 or BIO 331 -BIO 332,but not both. Depending on the course instructor,the class format may be primarily traditional lectures OR may incorporate the significant use of a Learning Management System, e-lectures, case studies, and discussion. Students should consult the department chair regarding the lecture format prior to registering for this course. Pre-requisites: BIO 191 and BIO 192 , CHM 151 and CHM 152 , BIO 218 or permission of the instructor.