BIO 205 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course is an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for students planning careers in medicine or the allied health professions. Topics include: body organization, body divisions and cavities, basic biochemistry, cell structure, metabolism and histology. Structure and physiology of the following systems are included: integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, and special senses. Laboratory provides students with hands-on exercises to better visualize and enhance lecture topics. The laboratory relies on dissections to illustrate anatomical principles. Physiological principles are demonstrated using human subjects, preparations of frog muscle, nerve and computer simulations. Anatomy and Physiology is a 4 credit course consisting of 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO120 and BIO121

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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