Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ACPE-0091
Organization's ID:
BIO201
Organization:
Alternative Credit Project Ecosystem
Location:
Online
Length:
This is a self-paced online course
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Anatomy and Physiology I
This course must be completed with the ACPE-0092 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (StraighterLine) course in order to receive a total of 4 semester hours in the lower division baccalaureate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a comprehensive look at the human body's structure and functions. Topics include organization of the body, characteristics of life, anatomical terminology, how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and physiology, and cell function and division. The skin, skeletal system, muscles, and nervous system are examined. Sensory organs and the endocrine system are also presented. Several diseases and disorders are discussed, and as well as the cause, detection, and treatment of them.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe how the body maintains homeostasis
  • Describe the structural and functional organization of the body, including cell function, major systems of the body and their interactions
  • Learn anatomical terminology
  • Relate chemistry to the field of Anatomy and Physiology

General Topics:

  • Chemistry for anatomy and physiology students
  • Cell biology
  • Genetics, tissues
  • Integumentary system
  • Bones and skeletal system
  • Joints
  • Muscular system histology and physiology
  • Muscular system gross anatomy
  • Functional organization of nervous tissue
  • Spinal cord
  • Spinal nerves, brain, and cranial nerves
  • Integration of nervous system functions
  • The special senses
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Functional organization of the endocrine system
  • Endocrine glands
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials