Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO201   19986-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/24/98
BIO201 19986-20055 LEC
LAB 		4 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		3 Period(s)
3 Period(s)
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, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BIO201   19986-20055 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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BIO201   19986-20055 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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