BIO 4 - Human Biology

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

Intended for non-science majors. Lecture and laboratory course designed to introduce students to the basics of human anatomy, physiology, health, and disease. Course focuses on the systems of the vertebrate body: muscular, skeletal, endocrine, nervous, circulatory, immune, respiratory, reproductive, and digestive. Emphasis is placed on using the scientific method to gain new knowledge about how the human body works. Laboratory sessions are used to learn basic microscope technique, investigate the structure and function of the body, and to design and carry out experiments. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) SSI 60408: ( Lecture): M-Th, 8-9:30 a.m., Hecht, 226 Gittleson 60409: ( Lab): T-Th, 9:45-11:45 a.m., Hecht, 226 Gittleson

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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