BIO 231 - Human Biology 14 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.
Learn the biologically significant inorganic and organic molecules and their relationship to human anatomy and physiology, the structure of cells and tissues, cellular physiology, the fundamentals of inheritance and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and endocrine systems. Lab fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A and either eligibility for any general education math or a score of 27 or better on the Arithmetic Placement Test or a B or better in MAT 005 .
Note: This course is designed for AACC’s RN program and may not be appropriate for transfer. Students should check with their intended transfer institution or an AACC Academic and Transfer Advisor before enrolling. Credit is not given for (1) both BIO 101 and BIO 231 or (2) both BIO 230 and BIO 231 or (3) both sequences BIO 231 - BIO 232 and BIO 233 - BIO 234 . Students enrolled in the Massage Therapy certificate program should consult their program advisor for math eligibility.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply appropriate terminology as it relates to human anatomical and physiological processes.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of microscopic and macroscopic human anatomical structures as represented on models and images.
3. Analyze human physiological processes at various levels of biological organization using charts, diagrams, graphs, and tables.
4. Evaluate scientific information, analyze data, and solve problems.
5. Apply knowledge of relationships among human organ systems.
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