Northern Virginia Community College: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Human Anatomy and Physiology I - BIO 231 at Northern Virginia Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/nova/courses/BIO231-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI

Effective: 2022-01-01

Course Description

Integrates the study of gross and microscopic human anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological parameters, as they relate to clinical scenarios. Covers the integumentary system, skeletal system (including articulations), muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

4 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

BIO 231 provides students with knowledge of the interrelationship between the organ systems and their contribution to homeostasis. The intended audience for this course is biology majors or students who are pursuing entry into pre-professional health programs, such as pre-medical and pre-dental.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisites: BIO 101, BIO 102, CHM 111, and CHM 112

Course Objectives

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Define anatomy and physiology and explain the interrelationship between them.
Apply descriptive anatomical and directional terminology to the human body.
Describe each organ system and explain the functional interrelationship between them.

Homeostasis

Describe the principle of homeostasis and the feedback mechanisms that are used to maintain internal balance.

Histology

Describe the structure of the primary tissue classes, their functions, and representative locations in the human body and visually identify specific examples of each tissue type.
Describe the structure and function of cellular junctions.
Describe the structure, location, and function of body membranes.

Organ Systems

Describe and visually identify microscopic and macroscopic anatomical features of the integumentary, skeletal (including articulations), muscular, and nervous systems.
Explain the mechanisms used by the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems that contribute to homeostasis.

Pathophysiology

Predict the effects of a disturbance in homeostasis for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

Major Topics to be Included

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Homeostasis
Histology
Organ Systems
Pathophysiology

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