BI 100SB - Biology of Human Body Systems

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Presents a rational and systematic observation of the human body and allows identification, description and discussion to create a basic understanding for students interested in the Basic Health Care certificate or anyone interested in a basic understanding of how the human body works. Topics include body organization, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, and an overview of the major body systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the characteristics of living things biological organization, and the scientific method.
CLO#2: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of basic chemical properties.
CLO#3: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of histology, the integumentary system, and homeostasis.
CLO#4: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal systems.
CLO#5: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the nervous system, including special senses. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#6: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the endocrine system.
CLO#7: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
CLO#8: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of sexual reproduction in animals.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.