BIO201: Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Text
VanPutte, Cinnamon, Jennifer Regan, and Andrew Russo. Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology,
13th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2022, ISBN: 9781264103881
The text is provided digitally as part of the course enrollment. Students may find used,
new, or rental print copies by searching for the ISBN.
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive look at the human body’s structure and functions.
Topics include organization of the body, characteristics of life, anatomical terminology,
how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and
physiology, and cell function and division. The skin, skeletal system, muscles, and
nervous system are examined. Sensory organs and the endocrine system are also
presented. Several diseases and disorders are discussed, and as well as the cause,
detection, and treatment of them.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Describe the structural and functional organization of the body.
Explain the characteristics of life.
Use anatomical terminology.
Describe how the body maintains homeostasis.
Relate chemistry to the field of anatomy and physiology.
Describe how cells function and divide.
Discuss the structures and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous and endocrine systems.
Describe how muscles, bones, and nerves work together to create movement.
Describe the structure and function of sensory organs.
Compare healthy and diseased tissues.
Name several diseases and disorders of the body and explain what causes them.
Explain how diseases and disorders of the body are detected and treated.
Describe the interactions between various organ systems in the body.
Course Prerequisites
,There are no prerequisites to take Anatomy & Physiology I.
Important Terms
In this course, different terms are used to designate tasks:
Proctoring: all final exams require proctoring which can be completed
conveniently from your home. A webcam is required.
Tutoring: memberships include online tutoring for students to access with any
content/subject related questions in the place of faculty. If your tutor is not able to
answer your questions please contact a student advisor.
Practice Quiz: Non-graded quizzes that help highlight the content which will be
assessed on graded exams.
Graded Exam: A graded online assessment.
Academic Integrity Statement
Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an honest, truthful and
responsible manner. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to,
plagiarism, cheating, fabrication and academic misconduct. Failure to comply with the
Academic Integrity Policy can result in a failure and/or zero on the attempted
assignment/examination, a removal from the course, disqualification to enroll in future
courses, and/or revocation of an academic transcript.
Course Evaluation Criteria
Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing
percentage is 70% or higher.
There are a total of 1000 points in the course:
Topic Assessment Points
4 Graded Exam 1 125
8 Graded Exam 2 125
8 Midterm Exam 200
12 Graded Exam 3 125
16 Graded Exam 4 125
17 Cumulative Final Exam 300
Course Topics and Objectives
Topics Topic Subtopics Objectives
1 Introduction to Structural and Describe the levels or organization of
Anatomy and Functional the body.
Physiology Organization of Describe the different types of
the Body Anatomical Imaging used in the clinical
Characteristics of setting.
Life
, Topics Topic Subtopics Objectives
Homeostasis and List the 11 organ systems along with
Homeostatic their major organs and functions.
Mechanisms Define the characteristics of life.
Anatomical Define homeostasis and explain its
Terminology importance.
Differentiate between positive and
negative feedback mechanisms and
give examples of each.
Describe the anatomical position and
directional terminology used to locate
body structures.
Know correct anatomical terminology
for all body parts and regions.
Describe the three major planes of the
body.
Describe the major trunk cavities, their
divisions, and organs located in each.
Describe the quadrants and nine
regions of the abdomen and organs
found in each.
List the serous membranes, their
locations, and functions.
2 Chemistry for Basic Chemistry Identify and define elements, atoms,
Anatomy and Chemical ions, molecules, matter, mass, and
Physiology Reactions and weight.
Students Energy Recognize symbols for the most
Inorganic important elements, atoms, ions, and
Chemistry molecules in the body
Organic Explain the subatomic particles of an
chemistry atom.
Define atomic number, mass number,
isotope, atomic mass, and molarity.
Compare and contrast ionic and
covalent bonds.
Know the difference between a
molecule and a compound.
Explain hydrogen bonding.
Discuss solubility and dissociation.
Summarize the characteristics of
synthesis, decomposition, reversible,
and oxidation-reduction reactions.
Illustrate what happens in dehydration
and hydrolysis reactions.
Discuss potential and kinetic energy.
Describe the factors that affect
chemical reactions.
Differentiate between organic and
inorganic compounds.
Describe the properties of water.
Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Text
VanPutte, Cinnamon, Jennifer Regan, and Andrew Russo. Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology,
13th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2022, ISBN: 9781264103881
The text is provided digitally as part of the course enrollment. Students may find used,
new, or rental print copies by searching for the ISBN.
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive look at the human body’s structure and functions.
Topics include organization of the body, characteristics of life, anatomical terminology,
how the body maintains homeostasis, the relationship of chemistry to anatomy and
physiology, and cell function and division. The skin, skeletal system, muscles, and
nervous system are examined. Sensory organs and the endocrine system are also
presented. Several diseases and disorders are discussed, and as well as the cause,
detection, and treatment of them.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Describe the structural and functional organization of the body.
Explain the characteristics of life.
Use anatomical terminology.
Describe how the body maintains homeostasis.
Relate chemistry to the field of anatomy and physiology.
Describe how cells function and divide.
Discuss the structures and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous and endocrine systems.
Describe how muscles, bones, and nerves work together to create movement.
Describe the structure and function of sensory organs.
Compare healthy and diseased tissues.
Name several diseases and disorders of the body and explain what causes them.
Explain how diseases and disorders of the body are detected and treated.
Describe the interactions between various organ systems in the body.
Course Prerequisites
,There are no prerequisites to take Anatomy & Physiology I.
Important Terms
In this course, different terms are used to designate tasks:
Proctoring: all final exams require proctoring which can be completed
conveniently from your home. A webcam is required.
Tutoring: memberships include online tutoring for students to access with any
content/subject related questions in the place of faculty. If your tutor is not able to
answer your questions please contact a student advisor.
Practice Quiz: Non-graded quizzes that help highlight the content which will be
assessed on graded exams.
Graded Exam: A graded online assessment.
Academic Integrity Statement
Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an honest, truthful and
responsible manner. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to,
plagiarism, cheating, fabrication and academic misconduct. Failure to comply with the
Academic Integrity Policy can result in a failure and/or zero on the attempted
assignment/examination, a removal from the course, disqualification to enroll in future
courses, and/or revocation of an academic transcript.
Course Evaluation Criteria
Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing
percentage is 70% or higher.
There are a total of 1000 points in the course:
Topic Assessment Points
4 Graded Exam 1 125
8 Graded Exam 2 125
8 Midterm Exam 200
12 Graded Exam 3 125
16 Graded Exam 4 125
17 Cumulative Final Exam 300
Course Topics and Objectives
Topics Topic Subtopics Objectives
1 Introduction to Structural and Describe the levels or organization of
Anatomy and Functional the body.
Physiology Organization of Describe the different types of
the Body Anatomical Imaging used in the clinical
Characteristics of setting.
Life
, Topics Topic Subtopics Objectives
Homeostasis and List the 11 organ systems along with
Homeostatic their major organs and functions.
Mechanisms Define the characteristics of life.
Anatomical Define homeostasis and explain its
Terminology importance.
Differentiate between positive and
negative feedback mechanisms and
give examples of each.
Describe the anatomical position and
directional terminology used to locate
body structures.
Know correct anatomical terminology
for all body parts and regions.
Describe the three major planes of the
body.
Describe the major trunk cavities, their
divisions, and organs located in each.
Describe the quadrants and nine
regions of the abdomen and organs
found in each.
List the serous membranes, their
locations, and functions.
2 Chemistry for Basic Chemistry Identify and define elements, atoms,
Anatomy and Chemical ions, molecules, matter, mass, and
Physiology Reactions and weight.
Students Energy Recognize symbols for the most
Inorganic important elements, atoms, ions, and
Chemistry molecules in the body
Organic Explain the subatomic particles of an
chemistry atom.
Define atomic number, mass number,
isotope, atomic mass, and molarity.
Compare and contrast ionic and
covalent bonds.
Know the difference between a
molecule and a compound.
Explain hydrogen bonding.
Discuss solubility and dissociation.
Summarize the characteristics of
synthesis, decomposition, reversible,
and oxidation-reduction reactions.
Illustrate what happens in dehydration
and hydrolysis reactions.
Discuss potential and kinetic energy.
Describe the factors that affect
chemical reactions.
Differentiate between organic and
inorganic compounds.
Describe the properties of water.
