Science and Mathematics Division
I. Course outline of Biology 241(FORMERLY ANP 213)
COURSE TITLE: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
TYPE OF COURSE: Biological Lab Science
CREDITS: 5
LENGTH OF COURSE: one quarter of 3 lecture hours + 4 lab hours per week
CLASS SIZE: 24
PREREQUISITE: BIO 101 or CHE 101 with a grade of 2.0 or better or
instructor permission. (BIO 101 is preferred)
REQUIRED FEES: Biology Lab Fee
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is the 1st quarter of a two quarter anatomy and
physiology sequence for college transfer and/or allied health prerequisites.
Among the students served by this course are those aiming for careers in
nursing, medical assistants, and other paramedical disciplines.
This course is also useful for students in the biological sciences, science
technology, physical education, and pre-medicine. In addition to biology lab,
students will be using computer assisted instruction. It is highly
recommended that a student complete this series (Biology 241 and Biology 242)
at SCCC in order to maintain transferability to four-year institutions or
professional schools.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Anatomy and Physiology I and II are designed to provide a foundation in human
biology. This includes a familiarity with the basic anatomical and histological
organization of the human body and its physiology. Students will learn what the
various organs of the body do to contribute to the overall physiology of the
body as well as the interaction between them. Pathology is also studied as
examples of disruption to normal body homeostasis.
COURSE CONTENT
1. Histology: Study the characteristics, structure, function, and classification
of many of the common tissues of the body.
2. Skeletal System: Study of the bones of the body, their structural features,
bone formation, bone tissue, and bone physiology.
3 Muscular System: Study body movements, identify principal skeletal muscles, learn their origin, insertion, action, and innervation. Study the histology and cytology of muscle,
and the physiology of muscle contraction.
4. Cardiovascular System: Study the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Study
the histological and anatomical organization of the arteries, veins and
capillaries of the human body and the physiology of blood pressure.
5. Lymphatic System: Study body resistance including nonspecific and specific
(immunity).
6. Respiratory System: Study of the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the
organs of the system and some pathology.
Updated: June 27, 2008
Created: August 20, 1997