Introduces human structure at the cellular level and progresses to tissues, organs and organ systems. Restricted to students in Medical Assisting curriculum. Topics include the origin of life, cell structure and molecular biology. Emphasis involves a taxonomic study of the structure and function of representatives of the major phyla as well as their ecology and life history. The vertebrate is covered in detail.
Laboratory exercises parallel many of the lecture topics with emphasis on a vertebrate dissection.
In the laboratory, students develop routine procedures and techniques necessary to deliver accurate laboratory results in parasite examination. Also introduction to some general pathologic processes. Laboratory sessions include examination of tissue and organ specimens. Relationship of microorganisms to disease is discussed. BY32 and AT20.