Course Description
This is a survey course intended for health career students. The structure and function of human tissue, organs, and systems will be studied. Strong emphasis is placed on developing basic skills in medical terminology. AAS: Life science (Laboratory science) elective.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or completion/concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better
Course Fee
$30
Topical Outline
- Orientation to the Human Body
- Basic Chemistry
- Cells & Cellular Metabolism
- Tissues and Integumentary System
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Somatic and Special Senses
- Endocrine System
- Blood and Lymphatic System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Reproductive System
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Be able to describe or demonstrate an understanding of the basic chemical processes occurring in the human body.
- Utilize a basic working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Be able to name and identify the basic organs and related structures of the eleven human organ systems on models, cats, cadavers, pictures, or drawings.
- Be able to effectively use directional, sectional, and planar terms to locate or identify structures or organs in the human body.
- Be able to list and explain the major functions of each organ or organ system in the human body.
- Be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships of structures, organs, and organ systems to homeostasis.