BIO 171 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence that explores the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the body. Topics include basic organic chemistry, cells, tissues and the following organ systems integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine. Also discussed will be interactions between systems as well as selected diseases and disorders and their relationship to typical anatomy and physiology.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(CHM 107, CHM 155, CHM 264, or High School Chemistry) and (ENG 095 or Placement Test)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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