BIOD 151 Essential Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab 4 credits
Prerequisites: General biology and chemistry
Instructors: Renee Correll, DPT, Department Chair
Janine Bartholomew, Ph.D. Alycia Dalbey, MPAS, PA-C
Christine Bowman, DMD Jessica R. Kassner, MSN, RN
Heidi Burtt, DPT Tammie Kephart, MS, RDN, LDN
Natalie M. Cekovich, DNP, MSN, RN, CRNP-BC Eric Oberg, MOT, OTR/L
Allison Keck, DPT Rebekah Stepp, MS, CRNP
Melinda Kozminski, PharmD, BCACP Kelly Straley, MS, CRNP
Brittany Martinez, Ph.D. Sarah Wilson, MSN, MA, BSN, RN, CCRN
Jerrod A. Poe, Ph.D. Brandon Zangus, MOT, OTR/L
Crista Bush, MOT, OTR/L
Contact Information: Faculty may be contacted through the Canvas messaging system
Additional Information: www.portagelearning.com*
Course Meeting Times: BIOD 151 is offered continuously
Course Description: A systematic integration of the structure and function of the cells, tissues, organs and
systems of the human body. The systems discussed are the respiratory system, digestive system, skeletal
system, axial and appendicular musculature, endocrine system, and the integumentary system. This course
also includes an overview of basic anatomical terminology, cell composition, and a discussion of the cellular
membrane. Modules include discussions of anatomy and physiology of the individual systems as well as
common pathology and treatments associated with each. The laboratory component of this course is delivered
using virtual labs and interactive simulations with detailed instruction and demonstrations from an experienced
instructor.
Course Outcomes: As a result of this course experience a student should be able to:
● Identify and explain the function of all cell organelles
● Explain all types of cellular transport including diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport,
exocytosis, endocytosis, phagocytosis, and pinocytosis
● Describe basic microscopy
● Define and correctly use basic anatomical terminology
* Portage Learning college courses are offered by Geneva College, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education. Portage Learning is included in the College’s Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies; courses are
delivered through the PortageLearning.com platform.
, ● Identify the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
● Explain the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
● Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems
● Explain the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system
● Identify the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system
*Please see the Module & Lab Topics section below for expanded course outcomes.
Lab Outcomes: As a result of this laboratory experience, students should be able to:
● Practice safe procedures within a laboratory
● Identify basic components of a light microscope
● Define and demonstrate anatomical position
● Differentiate between types of epithelial tissue and describe their function
● Differentiate between types of connective tissue and describe their function
● Identify anatomical structures of the respiratory system
● Explain pulmonary function testing and basic spirometry
● Describe anatomical structures of the digestive system and their function
● Identify all major bones within the axial and appendicular skeleton and understand the function of bone
● Identify all major muscles/muscle groups within the axial and appendicular divisions and understand
their function as well as nervous innervation
Each of these BIOD 151 student learning outcomes is measured:
Directly by: (1) Module application problems (with instructor feedback)
(2) Module exams
(3) Lab exams
(4) Cumulative final exam
Indirectly by an end of course student-completed evaluation survey
Course Delivery: This course is asynchronously delivered online and is composed of 45 - 55 hours of
reviewed module assignments with instructor feedback, 7 contact hours of secure online module exams, 15 –
20 hours of observation of demonstration labs and 8 hours of lab exams.
Course Progression: It is the policy for all Portage Learning courses that only one (module lecture/final) exam
is to be completed within a 48-hour period. Research on the best practices in learning indicates that time is
needed to process material for optimal learning. This means that once an exam has been completed, the next
exam may not be opened or taken until 48 hours after the submission of the previous module exam. This
allows for instructor feedback/class expectations as the student moves through the material. Instructors, like
the College, are not available during the weekend; grading, therefore, is M-F and may take up to 72 hours
Prerequisites: General biology and chemistry
Instructors: Renee Correll, DPT, Department Chair
Janine Bartholomew, Ph.D. Alycia Dalbey, MPAS, PA-C
Christine Bowman, DMD Jessica R. Kassner, MSN, RN
Heidi Burtt, DPT Tammie Kephart, MS, RDN, LDN
Natalie M. Cekovich, DNP, MSN, RN, CRNP-BC Eric Oberg, MOT, OTR/L
Allison Keck, DPT Rebekah Stepp, MS, CRNP
Melinda Kozminski, PharmD, BCACP Kelly Straley, MS, CRNP
Brittany Martinez, Ph.D. Sarah Wilson, MSN, MA, BSN, RN, CCRN
Jerrod A. Poe, Ph.D. Brandon Zangus, MOT, OTR/L
Crista Bush, MOT, OTR/L
Contact Information: Faculty may be contacted through the Canvas messaging system
Additional Information: www.portagelearning.com*
Course Meeting Times: BIOD 151 is offered continuously
Course Description: A systematic integration of the structure and function of the cells, tissues, organs and
systems of the human body. The systems discussed are the respiratory system, digestive system, skeletal
system, axial and appendicular musculature, endocrine system, and the integumentary system. This course
also includes an overview of basic anatomical terminology, cell composition, and a discussion of the cellular
membrane. Modules include discussions of anatomy and physiology of the individual systems as well as
common pathology and treatments associated with each. The laboratory component of this course is delivered
using virtual labs and interactive simulations with detailed instruction and demonstrations from an experienced
instructor.
Course Outcomes: As a result of this course experience a student should be able to:
● Identify and explain the function of all cell organelles
● Explain all types of cellular transport including diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport,
exocytosis, endocytosis, phagocytosis, and pinocytosis
● Describe basic microscopy
● Define and correctly use basic anatomical terminology
* Portage Learning college courses are offered by Geneva College, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education. Portage Learning is included in the College’s Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies; courses are
delivered through the PortageLearning.com platform.
, ● Identify the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
● Explain the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
● Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal and muscular systems
● Explain the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system
● Identify the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system
*Please see the Module & Lab Topics section below for expanded course outcomes.
Lab Outcomes: As a result of this laboratory experience, students should be able to:
● Practice safe procedures within a laboratory
● Identify basic components of a light microscope
● Define and demonstrate anatomical position
● Differentiate between types of epithelial tissue and describe their function
● Differentiate between types of connective tissue and describe their function
● Identify anatomical structures of the respiratory system
● Explain pulmonary function testing and basic spirometry
● Describe anatomical structures of the digestive system and their function
● Identify all major bones within the axial and appendicular skeleton and understand the function of bone
● Identify all major muscles/muscle groups within the axial and appendicular divisions and understand
their function as well as nervous innervation
Each of these BIOD 151 student learning outcomes is measured:
Directly by: (1) Module application problems (with instructor feedback)
(2) Module exams
(3) Lab exams
(4) Cumulative final exam
Indirectly by an end of course student-completed evaluation survey
Course Delivery: This course is asynchronously delivered online and is composed of 45 - 55 hours of
reviewed module assignments with instructor feedback, 7 contact hours of secure online module exams, 15 –
20 hours of observation of demonstration labs and 8 hours of lab exams.
Course Progression: It is the policy for all Portage Learning courses that only one (module lecture/final) exam
is to be completed within a 48-hour period. Research on the best practices in learning indicates that time is
needed to process material for optimal learning. This means that once an exam has been completed, the next
exam may not be opened or taken until 48 hours after the submission of the previous module exam. This
allows for instructor feedback/class expectations as the student moves through the material. Instructors, like
the College, are not available during the weekend; grading, therefore, is M-F and may take up to 72 hours
