Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0073
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
SCIE1050
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
The course is self-paced; learners may use as much or as little time as they need to complete the course.
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Anatomy and Physiology I
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the structure and function of the human body. The course begins with foundational topics such as structural organization, anatomical terminology, and mechanisms of regulation. Students then explore the primary levels of organization—chemical, cellular, and tissue—before examining how body systems are designed for support, protection, movement, and stability. The course concludes with an in-depth study of the nervous system, highlighting its role in regulating and coordinating the body through the integration of multiple systems.

To gain the fullest experience, it is recommended that students take this lecture course alongside the Anatomy and Physiology I lab, which emphasizes hands-on application and real-world relevance of the subject.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Summarize how the nervous system functions to regulate, integrate, and control our bodies.
  • Indicate how muscle tissue and the muscular system help with movement and stability.
  • Generalize the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization and their function within the body.
  • Define the systems that provide protection and support for our bodies.

General Topics:

  • Structural Organization of the Human Body
  • Homeostasis
  • Anatomical Terminology
  • Chemical Level of Organization
  • Isotopes and Ions
  • Chemical Bonds and Reactions
  • Inorganic and Organic Compounds
  • Cellular Level of Organization
  • Cell Membrane and Transport
  • Cell Growth and Division
  • Tissue Level of Organization
  • Types of Tissues
  • The Integumentary (Skin) System
  • Gross Anatomy and Microanatomy of Bone
  • The Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
  • Classification of Joints
  • Types of Body Movements
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
  • Sources of ATP (Muscular Energy)
  • The Muscular System
  • Types of Body Movements
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
  • Sources of ATP (Muscular Energy)
  • The Muscular System
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

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