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Course Description
Course Description
This is an introductory college Biology course for non-science majors. The course will provide an introduction to the principles and processes that apply to living systems including a broad range of current biological issues.
Topic 1: Integumentary System
Topic 1: Integumentary System
Students will be able to describe the structure, function, and major components of the integumentary system (skin, hair, nails, glands) and explain how it protects the body and maintains homeostasis, applying this knowledge to analyze health conditions and propose evidence‑based care or prevention strategies.
Topic 2: Skeletal & Muscle System
Topic 2: Skeletal & Muscle System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major structures, functions, and interactions of the skeletal and muscular systems, including bone classification, joint types, muscle tissue types, muscle anatomy, and mechanisms of muscle contraction, and apply anatomical terminology accurately to explain how these systems work together to support movement, stability, and overall body function.
Topic 3: Nervous & Sensory System
Topic 3: Nervous & Sensory System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major anatomical structures and functional divisions of the nervous and sensory systems, explain how neurons communicate and how sensory information is detected, transmitted, and integrated, and apply this knowledge to understand how the nervous system controls and coordinates voluntary and involuntary body functions to maintain homeostasis.
Topic 4: Cardiovascular & Endocrine System
Topic 4: Cardiovascular & Endocrine System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major anatomical structures and physiological functions of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, explain how these systems regulate and maintain homeostasis through hormone signaling and blood circulation, and apply anatomical and physiological concepts to understand their roles in overall body function, health, and disease.
Topic 5: Immune & Lymphatic System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major anatomical structures and components of the lymphatic system and explain their roles in fluid balance, pathogen filtration, and immune defense. They will differentiate between innate and adaptive immune responses, describe how immune cells recognize and respond to pathogens, and analyze the interaction between the immune and lymphatic systems in maintaining homeostasis and protecting the body from disease.
Topic 6: Respiratory System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major anatomical structures and physiological functions of the respiratory system, explain the processes of ventilation, gas exchange, and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and analyze how neural and chemical controls regulate breathing to maintain homeostasis. They will also apply this knowledge to understand respiratory system development, adaptations, and the impact of common respiratory diseases.
Topic 7: Digestive System
Students will be able to identify and describe the major anatomical structures and accessory organs of the digestive system, explain the processes of ingestion, propulsion, mechanical and chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation, and analyze the regulatory roles of neural and hormonal controls. They will also apply this knowledge to explain how the digestive system contributes to nutrient breakdown, absorption, and overall homeostasis.
Topic 8: Reproductive System
Students will be able to identify and describe the anatomical structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems, including accessory organs. They will explain the hormonal regulation of reproduction, trace the processes of gamete development, fertilization, and pregnancy, and analyze the physiological changes during the reproductive cycles. Additionally, students will apply this knowledge to understand reproductive health, common disorders, and birth control methods.
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