In addition to the study of the human body as a unit, this course examines its tissues, organs, and organ systems. This course examines the correlation of function and structure. Interrelationships of the parts of the body to each other are explored in the understanding of homeostasis. This biology course is a study of the relationship between humans and their environment. Basic ecological concepts are developed in lecture and applied in field work.
Emphasis is placed on vertebrates.
In Principles of Botany, laboratory work and lectures study the structure, development and life cycles of algae and plants with emphasis on adaptions to the environment, evolutionary trends and relationships. This is an introduction to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The organization, physiology and reproduction of cells are overviewed. This is a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body including the skeletal, muscular, endocrine and nervous systems. This is a required course for medical technology students and is recommended for nursing and paramedical students.