BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly BIOL 118
Course Description
An overview of the human body, its structure, and its function. This is a non-lab course appropriate for non-science majors or for students beginning study in life sciences.
Course Content
Anatomical terms for body regions and directional reference
Overview of chemistry principles applied to the body
General characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, and food sources of these macromolecules
Overview of cell structure and physiology
Overview of tissue types and subtypes with function in the context of organ systems
Components of the skin and their homeostatic interaction with each other and other body systems Components of the skeletal system and their homeostatic interactions with other body systems Gross and microscopic structure, location, and function of each of the three types of muscle tissue Major nervous system components and their homeostatic interactions with each other and other body systems
Overview of structures and functions of special senses
Anatomy of the endocrine system and its role in body homeostasis
Overview of the circulatory system and its components and functions including the heart, blood vessels, and blood
Structures and functions of the lymphatic system and immune function
Components of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems and the functional interactions of these components/systems with each other
Student Outcomes
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Use anatomical, physiological, and appropriate relational terms to describe the human body
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Apply principles of chemistry to physiological processes in the body
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Explain the relationship between levels of organization within the human body, ranging from molecules to organism
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Describe anatomy and physiology of assigned organ systems in health and in disease conditions
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Explain interactions between the organ systems towards maintaining homeostasis
Degree Outcomes
STEM: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
Exams: Combination of multiple choice, matching, completion, definition, short answer and essay questions with illustrations Peer Review: Students paired up or in groups discussing and then assessing the accuracy and completeness of the answers and comments of their classmates Instructor Observation: Instructor visually assesses whether informally or formally (with a checklist) whether the student has successfully achieved the desirable outcome Oral Presentation: Presentation of subject concepts through verbal explanation from students either as individuals or as groups Group Activity: Examination of subject concepts or questions through a formalized group activity requiring active participation of all group member Computer-aided Instruction: Use of Internet, CD-ROM, PowerPoint or other multimedia modality for self-instruction and self-assessment or for in-class instruction and assessment Written assignments Essays
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