BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I

3 Credits
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the structure and function of the human body, and is designed for the future health care professional. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology as it relates to body systems, directional terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. The human body will be studied at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Students will understand interrelationships between the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Students will review the natural developmental and aging processes that occur in each system.

Grade Note(s): All BIOL prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion.
All BIOL prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 110L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 221L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Compare the structure and function of anatomical structures i.e. cells, tissues, organs as they vary across the lifespan.
2. Organize anatomical structures with respect to hierarchical levels and bodily compartments.
3. Differentiate major tissue types with respect to structure, function, and location within the body.
4. Describe the multiple contributions of the integumentary system to homeostasis and health of the body.
5. Identify and explain biomechanical systems and actions with respect to the bones, joints, and muscles operating in those systems.
6. Compare the functioning of the nervous and endocrine systems in regards to communication and regulation of the body.
7. Correlate organism behavior to structure and function of the nervous system.
8. Predict systemic responses in multiple organ systems to changes in homeostasis.