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

1. Properly use anatomical nomenclature.
2. Identify and describe cell, tissue, organ and organ system structural organization.
3. Describe basic chemistry including bonding of atoms, and differences in organic and inorganic compounds.
4. Describe the importance of water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance as it relates to internal homeostasis of the body.
5. Identify and describe cellular anatomy and membrane transport mechanisms.
6. Describe basic cellular metabolism, energy production, and the cell cycle.
7. Characterize and classify tissues.
8. Describe basic organ anatomy and structure-function relationships of the
   1. Integumentary system
   2. Skeletal system and joints
   3. Muscular system
   4. Nervous system
   5. Endocrine system
   6. Cardiovascular system
   7. Lymphatic system
   8. Respiratory system
   9. Digestive system
   10. Urinary system
   11. Reproductive system
9. Identify structures and describe functions of general and special senses.
10. Identify and describe blood cells and the constituents of plasma.
11. Identify compatible blood types and analyze the results of blood tests.
12. Describe macronutrients, micronutrients and essential nutrients, and the role they play in nutrition and metabolism .
13. Identify and describe the stages of pregnancy, growth, and development.