Course Description
This course is an introduction to a wide variety of biological concepts using humans as the study organism. Topics include cellular and molecular biology, human structure and function, genetics, heredity, evolution and ecology.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or completion/concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better
IAI Number
L1-904L
IAI Title
Human Biology (lab)
Course Fee
$40
Topical Outline
- Introduction, Exploring Life and Science
- Chemistry of Life
- Cell Structure and Function
- Tissues/ Skin
- Cardiovascular System & Blood
- Digestive & Respiratory Systems
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Senses & Reproductive System
- Development & Cell Cycle/Chromosomes
- Cancer, Patterns of Inheritance & DNA
- Animal & Human Evolution
- Ecology & Human Interferences
- Human Population, Resources & Conservation
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the organization levels of life and the functions of the components at each organizational level.
- Illustrate how the human organ systems function to facilitate the human organism.
- Compare types of cells, their genetic activity, and how those cells reproduce.
- Describe how genetic inheritance of traits effects living things and how these factors drive evolution.
- Distinguish types of ecosystems, interactions and processes within, and how humans impact this dynamic.
- Apply concepts associated with sustainability and a sustainable society to today’s challenges.