BI 117 - General Human Anatomy and Physiology

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 5

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: BI 117 is a structural and functional approach to the human body through the study of cells, tissues and body systems. This survey course fulfills the general education requirement for natural science and is useful to students desiring basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Nursing and Allied Health students may take this course in preparation for BI 121 and BI 122 . This course explores 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 systems of the body including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. This course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week during a regular semester.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Natural Science & Mathematics