This course is a one semester introduction to human body structure and function designed to fulfill the science requirements of the Health Technology Programs core curriculum.

The course surveys body structure and function at the cellular, tissue, organ and organ system levels with emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology throughout. 

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to: 

1. Define and use basic anatomical terms. 

2. Name the principal body cavities and identify the organs located in each of them. 

3. Identify and describe the functional roles of each of the four major classes of organic molecules. 

4. Draw and/or label a drawing of the main parts of a typical animal cell and describe their functions. 

5. List and describe the characteristics of the four basic types of tissues. 

6. List and describe the main functions and organs of each organ system. 

7. Explain how the systems function in order to maintain homeostasis in the body. 

More specific objectives will be furnished with each lecture topic to assist you in learning and understanding the anatomy and physiology of the normal human body. The major topics you will cover are: 

1. The Human Body: An Orientation 

2. Basic Chemistry 

3. Cells and Tissues 

4. The Skin and Body Membranes 

5. Movement: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems 

6. Control: Nervous and Endocrine Systems 

7. The Digestive System 

8. Transport: Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems and Blood 

9. Gas Exchange: Respiratory System 

10. The Urinary System 

11. The Reproductive System and Development 

Additional Materials

This course includes video programs. See TV Schedule for broadcasting details.

Your course grade will be determined by the forums, quizzes and 6 exams, according to the following points:

* NOTE: There are 9 quizzes throughout this course that you will have one opportunity to complete online 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 receive information regarding where you need to go in your text and/or study guide to get the correct information. Each quiz is worth 5 pts. What this means is that if you answer all the questions correctly on all of the quizzes, then you will have 45 points added to your final score.

There are 6 exams in this course.

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact us when they do:

E-mails:pdaron@nvcc.edu, osaab@nvcc.edu,hliao@nvcc.edu, isilvakrott@nvcc.edu, pjo@nvcc.edu

Last Updated: December 11, 2009