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Course Prefix/Number/Title
: BIOL 115 – Human Structure and Function (online)
Number of Credits
: 4 semester credits
Course Description
:
An introduction to the study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human
body. This course consists of three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab each week.
Pre-/Co-requisites
: None
Course Objectives
:
The goal of this course is to facilitate student learning about human anatomy and physiology so
that students better understand and appreciate the complexities of and interactions between organ
systems in order to promote the advancement of life sciences in society.
Objectives:
1) To learn and retain information essential to a broad knowledge of human anatomy and
physiology.
2) To understand and utilize scientific methods of inquiry.
3) To practice sound, safe, and sensible laboratory techniques.
4) To appreciate the historic development of science.
5) To apply scientific information and principles to everyday life.
6) To recognize the interrelationship among the sciences, technology, and society.
Instructor
: Larry Brooks
Office
: NSC 102
Office Hours
: 9-10 AM on M, W, & F and by appointment
Phone
: (701) 228-5457
:
larry.brooks@dakotacollege.eduLecture Schedule
: Online
Lab Schedule
: Online
Textbooks
: Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, S. Longenbaker, 9
th
Edition
Instructor generated lab manual