Human Anatomy & Physiology I Theory

General Education Competencies (GECs)

Course Catalog Description: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Theory is the first course in a two-course series. The course surveys basic chemistry, biochemistry, cellular structure and physiology, heredity, histology, and functional features of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and the general and specific senses. This course accompanies BIO 1150, Human Anatomy & Physiology I – Laboratory which is an independent course designed to be taken concurrently with BIO 1100.

1. Social Competence – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of philosophies that represent the current social, emotional, and behavioral attributes of society and individuals.

2. Communication – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the views of others and communicate in a professional manner.

3. Critical Thinking – Learners will demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on evidence and consider prior knowledge, context, and perspectives in predicting implications or consequences.

4. Information Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and apply information to accomplish a specific purpose.

5. Quantitative Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to report, calculate, and analyze quantitative data.

6. Scientific Literacy – Learners will gain the ability to read with understanding scientific content and engage in a dialogue about scientific issues.

1. Apply terminology to communicate information related to anatomy and physiology.

2. Differentiate the chemical levels of organization underlying human physiology.

3. Identify the key anatomical and physiological features of human cells.

4. Differentiate anatomical structures and functions of select body systems.

5. Differentiate the multiple mechanisms required to maintain homeostasis of the body systems.

6. Distinguish relationships between anatomical and physiological systems of the human body.

7. Identify the mechanisms responsible for pathophysiologies of select body systems.