20806226Introduction to Human Biology
Course Information
Description
This is an introductory course designed for students who want a laboratory science, but are not majoring in biology or going into health careers.  It emphasizes the structure of the human body and the functional interrelationships of the body’s systems. Consideration is also given to human genetics, molecular biology, human evolution, ecology, and the role that humans play in the environment.
Total Credits
5
Course Competencies
  1. Explain the basic characteristics that are common to all living things.

  2. Describe the scientific method.

  3. Explain the relationship between atoms and molecules as they relate to human biology.

  4. Discuss the classes of organic molecules that are found in cells.

  5. Discuss cell structure and function

  6. Explain the types of tissues found in the human body and describe the integumentary system.

  7. Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.

  8. Describe the components and functions of blood in the human body.

  9. Describe pathogens and the body's response to their invasion.

  10. Explain the structure and function of the lymphatic system.

  11. Discuss the causes, distribution, and control of various infectious diseases.

  12. Explain the structure and function of the digestive system.

  13. Explain the structure and function of the respiratory system.

  14. Explain the structure and function of the urinary system.

  15. Explain the structure and function of the skeletal system.

  16. Explain the structure and function of the muscular system.

  17. Explain the structure and function of the nervous system.

  18. Explain the structure and function of the senses.

  19. Explain the structure and function of the endocrine system.

  20. Explain the structure and function of the reproductive system.

  21. Discuss factors related to development and aging.

  22. Discuss factors related to human genetics.

  23. Discuss factors related to cancer.

  24. Discuss patterns of genetic inheritance.

  25. Discuss concepts related to biotechnology.

  26. Discuss concepts related to human evolution.

  27. Discuss concepts related to global ecology and human inference.

  28. Discuss human population, planetary resources, and conservation.

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