Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO201   20066-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-13-2005

BIO201  2006 Fall – 2011 Summer II

LEC  4.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Acad
LAB  0.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  2.4 Load

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system.

Prerequisites: (BIO156 or BIO181 with a grade of "C" or better) or (one year high school biology course with a grade of "C" or better). (CHM130 or higher numbered CHM prefixed course) or (one year of high school chemistry) suggested but not required.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

BIO201  2006 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

 

1.

Describe and apply anatomical terminology. (I)

2.

Describe multicellular organization. (I-VI)

3.

Distinguish and describe major tissue types. (II, V, VI)

4.

Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system. (III)

5.

Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system. (IV)

6.

Describe the structure and function of the muscular system. (V)

7.

Describe the structure and function of the nervous system. (VI)

8.

Define homeostasis and describe specific examples for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (I, III-VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

BIO201  2006 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

 

I. Basic concepts of the Human Body

A. Anatomical directional terms

B. Position of organs in body cavities

C. Planes, surfaces, and sections

D. Organization of cells, tissues, and membranes into organs

E. Organization of organs into systems

F. Homeostasis

II. Histology

A. Location and function of major tissue types

B. Location and function of membranes

III. Integumentary System

A. Structure and function of skin

B. Skin accessories

C. Skin injuries, inflammation, and wound healing

IV. Skeletal System

A. Articulated and disarticulated skeleton and bone markings

B. Development and growth of bones

C. Microscopic structure of bone

D. Physiology of bone tissue

E. Articulation and movements

F. Bone injuries and repair

V. Muscular System

A. Microscopic structure of muscle types

B. Physiology of muscle tissue

C. Individual muscles and functions

VI. Nervous System

A. Microscopic structure of nerve tissue

B. Physiology of the neuron and synaptic transmission

C. Neurotransmitters

D. Central nervous system

1. Brain structure and function

2. Spinal cord structure and function

E. Peripheral nervous system

1. Spinal nerves

2. Cranial nerves

3. Neural pathways

4. Autonomic nervous system

F. Sense Organs

1. Structure

2. Function

 

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