Schedule
Asynchronous
Delivery method
Online
Anatomy and Physiology I
4 credit hours
Credits awarded upon completion
Live Instructor
Progress at a recommended pace
180 hours
Estimated learning time
About the Course
Description
This comprehensive course is the first half of the two-semester sequence that focuses on the structure and function of the human body. The course introduces students to aspects of human biology ranging from the chemical basis of life and cell biology to the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems. Topics covered include: cell biology, major body tissues, and the structure and function of the following systems: skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. Online lab component included.
Topics
- Topics covered include cell biology, major body tissues, and the structure and function of the skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Content Material Titles
- OpenStax 2e Anatomy (OER)
- Visible Body Courseware (Subscription extra cost)
Sections
Deliverables
4 Credits
Academic Excellence
Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Use anatomical terminology to describe body orientation, regions, and planes.
Explain chemical principles underlying biological molecules and cellular processes.
Describe cell structure, organelles, and functions essential to life.
Compare major tissue types and their roles in the body.
Summarize the structure and function of the integumentary system in protection and
regulation.Identify bones and functions of axial and appendicular skeletons.
Explain joint types, movements, and functional significance.
Analyze the structure and function of muscle tissue and muscular system.
Describe the organization and function of nervous tissue and neural pathways.
