School
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Division
Biological Science
Department
Biology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Biology
Course Number
233
Course Title
Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
77.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible; BIO-131 or BIO-134 or BIO 135 or BIO-150 or BIO-152 with a grade of C or better OR a Biology 131 waiver. Biology 131 waiver information can be accessed through a link in the “Additional Information” section of Biology 131 course listings in the Self-Service Schedule.
Catalog Course Description
Covers the principles and underlying concepts of chemistry, cell biology, histology, articulations, bones, muscles, and the nervous system. Labs reinforce these lecture units. BIO-233 and BIO-234 are a two-semester sequence designed for the student who plans to pursue a career in a health field. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Introduction to the human body
- Anatomy and physiology overview
- Overall levels of organization
- Body cavities
- Directional terms
- Homeostasis
- Stress
- Basic terminology
- Chemical level of organization
- Atoms
- Molecules and bonds
- Chemical reactions
- Inorganic compounds
- pH
- Organic compounds
- Cellular level of organization and metabolism
- Structures and functions of a cell
- Membrane mechanisms
- Cytoplasm
- pH
- Osmosis
- Nucleus
- Protein synthesis
- DNA
- RNA
- Mitochondrial metabolism
- Aging
- Histology (tissues)
- Overall functions
- Types
- Epithelium
- Connective tissues
- Membranes
- Muscle tissue
- Neural tissue
- Tissue injuries
- Aging
- Skin (Integumentary system)
- Layers: epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous
- Accessory structures
- Functions
- Endocrine and nervous controls
- Aging
- Integration with other systems
- Skeletal tissue (osteology)
- Structure and functions
- Histology
- Development and growth
- Replacement, repair, and integration with other systems
- Joints (articulations)
- Classification system
- Form and function (interrelationships)
- Aging
- Diseases and disorders
- Muscle tissue (myology)
- Anatomy (micro and macro)
- Types of muscle tissue
- Contraction physiology
- Muscle mechanics
- Exercise
- Aging
- Integration with other systems
- Nerve tissue (neurology)
- Types
- Structures
- Overall functions
- Neuroglia
- Physiology mechanisms
- Synapse
- Medications
- Disorders
- Aging
- Levels of neural organization
- Brain
- Organization
- Regions
- Ventricles
- Meninges (protection and support)
- Cerebrum
- Limbic system
- Mesencephalon
- Cerebellum
- Pons
- Medulla
- Higher level integration
- Cranial nerves
- Structure
- Location
- Functions
- Somatic sensory and motor pathways
- Overall organization
- Functions
- Interrelationships
- Higher order functions
- Brain chemistry and behavior
- Aging
- Autonomic nervous system and higher order functions
- Divisions and organization (anatomy)
- Sympathetic division
- Parasympathetic division
- Somatic division
- Interactions, integration and controls
- Aging
- Divisions and organization (anatomy)
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe how form influences function.
- Define roots, prefixes and suffixes of the medical terminology encountered to aid the understanding of new vocabulary.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of fundamental anatomical and physiological processes and facts.
- Relate and apply the concept of pH and osmosis to all relevant systems and topics.
- Identify the major organs of each system and describe their primary functions.
- Identify the negative feedback mechanisms of each major system and how they interrelate.
- Summarize the process of protein synthesis and its relevance to human physiology.
- Distinguish between the levels of organization in each system and how they interrelate.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and understand graphs and charts.
General Information
We've added information regarding BIO 131 waivers to make the process more equitable for all students.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Student assessment is built into the course objectives. Objectives were written using terms that allow their achievement to be measured. Students will be assessed on:
- Specified lab skills to determine if they have achieved the level of proficiency designated. See previous Course Objectives section.
- Occasional lab quizzes based on readings.
- Lab materials learned will be assessed on lab practicals.
- Lecture materials learned will be assessed on combinations of objective questions and other question formats.
- Professional behavior and attitude.
- Answers to questions posed by instructor in lecture and/or lab.
Outcomes
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences
Institutional Outcomes
- Scientific Reasoning
MTA Categories
- Category 6: Natural Sciences (Lecture and Lab)
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Winter 2023
Review Semester
Winter 2023