BI 100SB - Biology of Human Body Systems

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 or WR 91 or designated placement.

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 Level: Lower Division Collegiate

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.
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.
CLO#9: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of population dynamics in the natural world.
CLO#10: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of the environment, including biotic and abiotic factors. (ILO: Critical Thinking)