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 

The required textbooks for this course are:

• For this course, purchase the following: 
   

  STUDY GUIDE: Study Guide for Human Biology, 4th Edition, Patricia R. Daron, McGraw Hill/Primus Publishers

  TEXTBOOK:Marieb, Elaine N., Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Ed., Pierson Education.

  COLORING WORKBOOK:Marieb, Elaine N., Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook, 9th Ed., Pearson Education.

  PAPERBACK SUPPLEMENT: Sackheim, George I., Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, 9th Edition, Pierson Education.

  CD-ROM: A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology, Pierson Education

  (PLEASE NOTE: Items from Pierson Education (the text, coloring workbook, chemistry paperback supplement, and CD-ROM) will come shrink-wrapped as a single unit. )

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

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:

There are 6 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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: jcaporale@nvcc.edu

You may email or phone me at (703) 323-3224 to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or our campus offices. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.