This course is the first semester of a two-semester lab-science course intended for students pursuing careers in fitness and allied health fields. Human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Homeostasis is an integrating theme throughout this course. Content topics include basic anatomical and directional terminology, fundamental concepts and principles of cell physiology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Dissection of individual organs and whole organisms may be included.
Meets MnTC Goal 3L. Prerequisite: BIOL 1500 with a grade of C or better
Course Effective Dates: 8/1/02 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus
Learning Outcomes
describe how the body is organized and the role each unit plays in the overall function of the human body
be an active team member and work effectively in a group
critically evaluate material presented in class and by the media as it related to the functioning of the human body
demonstrate dissection skills
demonstrate effective oral and written skills
identify cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and their interactions
identify the structure of the human body on models, charts and diagrams
know the anatomical structure of the human body
understand the mechanisms of metabolism
use medical terminology correctly and spell the more frequently used terms correctly
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies Goal 03 — Natural Science
Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
