BIOL& 175 - Human Biology with Lab

1. Define anatomical and physiological terms and use scientific terminology accurately to communicate about human biology in health and disease.
2. Name and describe the relationship between the the levels of organization of the human body from molecules to organism.
3. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the 11 organ systems and how common diseases affect structures and functions of systems.
4. Describe how body systems function interdependently to maintain human health and provide examples of system interdependence.
5. Explain the concept of homeostasis and illustrate feedback loops used to regulate homeostasis.
6. Apply the principle of complementarity to demonstrate the relationship between structure and function.
7. Demonstrate lab safety and proficiency in identifying anatomical structures and performing experiments which illustrate physiological pathways.

1. Recognize and use essential components of effective reasoning to evaluate information and to improve the quality of their own thinking.
2. Apply relevant criteria and intellectual standards when evaluating their thinking as well as the thinking of others.
3. Provide reasons for the conclusions they reach or accept and assess the relevance and adequacy of those reasons.
4. Demonstrates active communication and close reading skills.
5. Connects past learning with current topics.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.