In this course students will be given an intensive, in-depth introduction to the structure and function of all the body systems. Course topics include the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive. Emphasis is on basic physiological principles, interrelationships among systems, homeostatic mechanisms and introductory disease processes. The laboratory component provides a unique hands-on learning experience for exploration of human body systems with the use of prosected cadavers. In addition, students complete lab exercises to enhance their understanding of basic physiology.
Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; high school chemistry or CEM 101 and high school biology or BIO 101 or BIO 102 or BIO 161 or BIO 162; minimum grade "C" all BIO, CEM, and high school requirements
Class offerings by semester
| Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 | Summer 2021 |
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  Blended classes also available |
Blended classes also available |
Blended classes also available |
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Class offerings by semester is offered as a planning tool. Please refer to the course
schedule to see the specifc time and platform for which the course is offered.
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| Description | Hours |
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| Credits | 5 |
| Lecture Hours | 60 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Lab Hours | 45 |
| Other Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 105 |