A survey of the mechanisms of diseases and fundamental disease processes of each organ system. Special topics related to the study of diseases will be assigned.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology, and BIO 010 Human Anatomy and Physiology, or BIO 246 Human and Comparative Anatomy and BIO 262 Human and Comparative Physiology, or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 hours)
An introductory study of cellular physiology and tissues along with a comprehensive study of the integumentary skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and special senses. Does not count toward a biology major.
Three lectures per week.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
BIO 010 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 hours)
An introductory study of the blood, cardiovascular lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems in addition to metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance of the body. Does not count toward a biology major.
Three lectures per week.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
BIO 246 Human and Comparative Anatomy (4 hours)
A course dealing with the development and the structure of various system of vertebrates. Detailed dissection of the dogfish shark, the necturus, and the cat.
Three lectures per week.
Two 2-hour labs per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 Cell Biology and BIO 170 Genetics.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
BIO 262 Human and Comparative Physiology (4 hours)
A comprehensive study of the functions of the animal body with emphasis on fundamental physiological processes and the experimental approach.
Three lectures per week.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160 Cell Biology and BIO 170 Genetics.
Recommended: MATH 050 Pre-Calculus, PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I, or PHYS 111 General Physics I.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
