4 credits LEC 3 hrs., LAB 3 hrs. The structure and function of the human organism is studied. Special emphasis is given to interrelationships of organs and organ systems. Cellular morphology and function are included in an appreciation of the adult form. The student is introduced to basic chemistry, the cell, basic tissues, the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
Dissection is required as part of the laboratory syllabus.
The circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems are studied. Dissection is included as part of the laboratory syllabus. The course provides the student with a broad knowledge of genetics at the introductory level. Topics to be covered include the molecular and Mendelian concepts of heredity and their relationship to cell function, development, behavior, population changes, and evolution. Lectures will cover amino acids, proteins.