A survey of the structure and function of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, within the framework of biological homeostasis. Designed for health science majors. A section of this course is typically offered in each of the fall and spring semesters. Laboratory exercises will be almost exclusively demonstrative, and include dissection and microscopy. Three lecture exams and two laboratory practicals will be administered.
Exams normally cover material presented in lecture, along with assigned readings from the text.
The third lecture exam, the final, is cumulative. Laboratory quizzes will be given in the first half hour of each laboratory, and will cover topics for that day in lab. Assessment format may vary among instructors. Lecture sequence may vary among instructors.