BLGY1321

Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - Natural Sciences. The human body is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs whose function or disfunction impacts overall health. This course introduces students to the fundamental structures and functions of the human body. Students will explore all major human organ systems, as well as explore basic principles of all life including homeostasis, organization, and basic biochemical processes. This course includes a laboratory (Lab) component.Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify anatomical structures and functions of the human body.
• Identify organelles and their functions in human cells.
• Describe the fundamental characteristics and processes of living systems.
• Describe how organ systems work cooperatively to maintain homeostasis.
• Explain how changes to structure and/or function of major organ systems are related to disease.
• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of major human organ systems.
• Contrast the impacts of age and disease on human organ systems.
• Use the scientific method to formulate and conduct experiments, simulations, and dissections.
• Create laboratory reports based on experimentation, dissection, and simulation.
• Describe the impacts of cancer and cardiovascular disease on human cells and organ systems.
• Assess how diet and exercise affects the over-all function of human body.