Corequisite: Demonstration of NAS 2 concepts of Chemical Concepts, Cytology, and Inheritance through NAS 2 completion; or assessment; or module completion; or equivalent.
Prerequisite: BIO 101 with a grade of C or higher, or completion of NAS 2, or placement exam with 75% or higher. Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Please see this link to understand the options available for this course prerequisite - https://catalog.nvcc.edu/mime/media/10/1138/BIO+141+Prereq+Slide.pdf. Credit for Prior Learning available for this course. More information at https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/cpl.html.
Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills.
The purpose of BIO 141 is to provide students with knowledge of human anatomy and how the major organ systems contribute to homeostasis.