BIO 261 - Human Physiology

4 Credit(s)

This course is designed to examine the physiological processes and homeostatic mechanisms of the body systems at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organ system level including the following organ systems: nervous, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course is primarily intended for nursing and allied health.

Prereqs: BIO 260/BIO 260L & CHM 101 / CHM 103 with a grade of C or better
Co-reqs: BIO 261L
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Online
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe how homeostasis is maintained in the human body by the various cells, tissues, and systems of the human body.
CLO 2) Students will identify the key normal functions of cells, tissues, and organs in the organ systems of the human body and describe the integration of the organ systems.
CLO 3) Students will compare and contrast normal physiological function to disease processes, injury, and aging of organ systems.
CLO 4) Students will relate data analysis of graphs and figures to physiological concepts.