This course provides an introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Topics covered include mitosis and asexual reproduction, meiosis and sexual reproduction, genetics, circulation, respiration, excretion, bones and muscles, nerves, endocrinology and immunity. A fundamental understanding of homeostatic mechanisms is stressed. The instructor may choose to include selected topics on the structure and function of plants as part of the course. BIOL 050, BIOL 11, or permission of the Department Head.
Students have the choice of studying electrochemistry, metallurgy, or nuclear chemistry.
Students will search for information, select for relevance, and then publish this information using desktop publishing and WEB page authoring. Graphical design principles are emphasized throughout. This course is designed to provide English 12 equivalency or improve students' writing skills to help them succeed in academic or technical programs. Normally, students with credit for Communications 12 must take ENGL 51 to prepare for college studies. This course concentrates on writing paragraphs and essays and the study of literature.