4 credits LEC 3 hrs., LAB 3 hrs. An introduction to the fundamentals of cellular biology. Topics to be covered include the nature of biologically important molecules, molecular synthesis, energetics, cellular structure and function, cell reproduction, heredity, and basic laboratory techniques for cellular study. 4 credits LEC 3 hrs., LAB 3 hrs. The structure and function of the human organism is studied.
Special emphasis is given to interrelationships of organs and organ systems.
Cellular morphology and function are included in an appreciation of the adult form. The student is introduced to basic chemistry, the cell, basic tissues, the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Dissection is required as part of the laboratory syllabus. The circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems are studied. Dissection is included as part of the laboratory syllabus.