Anatomy & Physiology (6050)

Students learn the parts, functions, and malfunctions of the human body systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, excretory, circulatory and integument). The prerequisite of Biology provides a basis for comparative anatomy, which is studied through the examination of lab animals. Major diseases are discussed in detail. Each student will have two projects to be completed outside of class. The course includes familiarization with basic medical apparatus such as the stethoscope, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure), and spirometer (lung capacity).