Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO080AN   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95

BIO080AN  1995 Fall – 2012 Fall

LEC
LAB

4 Credit(s)
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3 Period(s)
3 Period(s)

Basic Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Corresponds to BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Enrollment is recommended if student performance inadequate in BIO201.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

BIO080AN  1995 Fall – 2012 Fall

Basic Concepts of 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:

 

BIO080AN  1995 Fall – 2012 Fall

Basic Concepts of 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. Neutrotransmitters

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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