Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0002
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
SCIE1020 (formerly HumBio1001)
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
The course is self-paced, and many learners complete it in 4-8 weeks.
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Human Biology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for students to analyze fundamental biological principles focusing on human anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Students study the structure and function of the human body, including systems responsible for support, protection, movement, and homeostasis. Key topics include the nervous and endocrine systems, sensory functions, and the role of body fluids in nutrient, protein, and cell transport. The course also examines the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems in relation to energy and bodily maintenance, as well as the processes of human development and genetic inheritance. Through real-world scenarios, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological mechanisms that sustain human life.

It is recommended that students complete this Human Biology lecture course simultaneously with the Human Biology Lab (SOPH-0067), so that they fully experience the application and real-world relevance of the subject.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize the basic structure and function of human life.
  • Recognize the structures responsible for support, protection, and movement in the human body.
  • Identify the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems and their role in energy and maintenance of the human body.
  • Describe the process of human development and how inheritance produces variation among offspring.
  • Characterize the role of the nervous system, endocrine system, and senses with the human body.
  • Articulate the correlations between the fluids of the body and their role in transport of nutrients, proteins, and cells.

General Topics:

  • Science Basics
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Cells and Tissues
  • Integumentary System
  • Macromolecules
  • Homeostasis
  • Skeletal System
  • Muscular System
  • Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
  • Central Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Lymphatic and Immune System
  • Respiratory System
  • Digestive System
  • Metabolism and Nutrition
  • Urinary System
  • Reproductive System
  • Prenatal Development
  • Genetics and DNA
  • Inheritance and Genetic Disorders
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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