Nov 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog
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H SCI 113 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Credits: 3
Covers the basics of human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Introduces common human disease processes and general medical terminology. Prepare students to take advanced anatomy and physiology courses.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Understand the organization of the human body, role of genetics, lifestyle and aging in health.
  2. Understand the growth and development across the lifespan.
  3. Understand the large organ system and the basic anatomy and physiology and diseases.
  4. Understand common physical and mental disabilities.

College-wide Outcomes
  • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.



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