BI 117 - General Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Prerequisites: College level proficiency in reading, reading comprehension and writing – BI 117 is a structural and functional approach to the human body through the study of cells, tissues and the various body systems. This general survey course fulfi lls the general education requirements for natural science and is open to students desiring basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. This course covers the nature and process of science through the study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on cell biology, tissues and various systems of the body including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. The course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week during a regular semester.