Medical Biology students may also pursue a Minor in Biology with the completion of 20 approved credits in Biology. This year sequence of Chemistry provides an introduction to principles of physical, inorganic, organic and biochemistry. This course is five credits per semester and involves four hours of lecture and three hours of lab. BIO 205 Anatomy - 4 credits. Anatomy is the study of the structure of living organisms.
Human anatomy is a key component of the medical biology emphasis.
The course focuses on the structure and basic function of the human body from gross anatomy to microscopic studies of tissues. Anatomy is one of the foundations for an understanding of human medical biology and provides the basis for learning physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. The course is four semester credits and includes one three hour lab per week. BIO 215 Physiology - 5 credits. Physiology is the study of function, specifically how different cells, tissues and organs and organ systems work to maintain life.