BIOL 240 - Anatomy and Physiology Review

Credits: 2
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Description: This course is a review of the anatomy and physiology of the human body with special emphasis on the physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This course is designed for students entering biomedical programs that require a review of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Prerequisites: BIOL 237 and BIOL 238 or BIOL 236 or BIOL 105
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Course Competencies

Apply anatomical and directional terminology.
Examine the structure, function and metabolism of cells.
Characterize major tissue types and their functions.
Summarize the structure, function and organization of the skeletal and muscular systems.
Summarize the structure, function, organization and control of the nervous and endocrine systems.
Evaluate the structure, function and organization of the special senses.
Summarize the structure, function and organization of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Examine the lymphatic system and its role in immunity.
Explain the role of the digestive system in nutrient processing.
Explain the structure, function and organization of the urinary system.
Analyze the mechanisms of regulation of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
Summarize the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.