This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence (BIO 141-142 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I-II - 4 credits each). It integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. It is an introductory college transfer level offering designed to meet the anatomy and physiology needs of students pursuing programs in medical or paramedical careers, or a degree in physical education. 

Entry Level Competencies: Students should have an expressed interest in biology and be able to read and express themselves orally and in writing. 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Diagram and describe the atomic structure of biologically important elements. 
2. Explain the principles of chemical bonding and apply those principles to the formation of both inorganic and organic molecules. 
3. Describe the composition and organization of water, acids, bases, salts, buffers, lipids,carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids and explain the biological role of each. 
4. Describe the fundamental principles involved in chemical reactions and apply them to specific examples. 

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Your course grade will be determined by the introductory letter, 1 project and 4 exams, according to the following points:

NOTE 1: There are 9 quizzes throughout this course that you will have 1 opportunity to complete online at home on your honor (i.e., without the use of any of additional assistance). These quizzes are interactive (i.e., your answer is graded immediately and upon completion at the end of the quiz you are informed of your correct and incorrect answers). If your answer is incorrect, you will be receive information regarding where you need to go in your text and/or study guide to get the correct information. Each quiz is worth 8 pts. What this means is that if you answer all the questions correctly on all of the quizzes, then you will have 72 points added to your final score.

There are 8 exams in this course.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : pdaron@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 323-3475.
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Woodbridge. 

Last Updated: December 10, 2009