Total Hours: 135
Course Description
This course explores the foundational aspects of human biology. This course gives students a
comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of the human body at both the
cellular and organ system levels. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with a solid
foundation in anatomy and physiology, paving the way for more advanced studies in the field of
life sciences.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and list the levels of structural and functional organization of the human body
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the building blocks of matter, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, and the role of inorganic and organic compounds in sustaining human life
- Explain the structure and function of cells and summarize the steps of cell division
- Describe the characteristics and features of each type of issue, including their cellular composition, organization, and specialized structures
- Describe the different structures of the integumentary system and their functions
- Identify the major bones in the human skeleton, including axial and appendicular skeleton and explain the mechanism of bone growth and development
- Classify joints and describe their movement and range of motion
- Summarize the types of muscles of the human body and explain the physiology of muscle contraction
- Identify the location and state the action of major muscles of the human body
- Understand the structure and function of neurons and explain the basic principles of neural signaling, including the generation and propagation of electrical impulses
- Describe the structure and function of the major divisions of the nervous system
- Explain the structure, function, and sensory perception mechanism of major sensory organs of the human body
- Identify the major endocrine glands and the hormones they produce and explain the mechanisms of hormone action and the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis
