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2021-2022 Official General Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 101 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology


An introduction to the basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, and anatomic terminology.  This semester-long course reviews each of the major body systems.  Students will also be introduced to the structures and processes of cells, and various tissue types present in the human body.  This course may not be used to substitute for BIO 131/132 for health science students.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify basic anatomical terms and use them.
  2. Correctly identify body cavities and name their contents, and correctly use regional and directional terms.
  3. Identify the structures and functions of cell anatomy.
  4. Identify the structures involved in and be able to explain the functions of the following human systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous (including special senses), endocrine, digestive, urinary, and male and female reproductive.