Department of Biological Sciences

Session Offered:

Prerequisites:

BIOL 20100/20300

Description:

BIOL 20200 is the second semester of a two-semester course that includes two 50-minute lectures designed to give the student a basic understanding of the anatomy, organization and function of the human body.  To assist the student in mastering the subject matter, there will be introductory lectures on the basic concepts of biochemistry and cell biology before the major topics of the course are dealt with.  These topics include the organization of the human body; muscle and bone; the nervous system (including the special senses); the cardiovascular system, respiration; digestion; metabolism; excretion; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; the endocrine system; reproduction and genetics.  The subject matter will be related to relevant questions of clinical or health-related importance.  This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence.  BIOL 20200/20400 should NOT be taken out of sequence.  Any student wishing to do so must obtain the instructors permission.  NOTE:  Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Instructor(s):

C. David B. Bridges

E-mail:

Textbook(s):

Text 1:  Biology 20200/20400 Lecture Notes  (New Edition - Required)
Year/Edition:  Spring 2012
ISBN Number:  978-0-7380-4960-1
Author(s):  CDB Bridges
Publisher:  Hayden-McNeil                       

Text 2:  Human Anatomy  (Same - Recommended - Optional)
Year/Edition:  all editions are acceptable
ISBN Number:
Author(s):  Martini & Timmons
Publisher:  Prentice Hall                       

Text 3:   Coloring Guide to Anatomy & Physiology  (Same- Recommended - Optional)
Year/Edition:  latest
ISBN Number:
Author(s):  J.A. and R.J. Stone
Publisher:  Wm. C. Brown                       

Note:  "i>clicker" will be used, please purchase on line or at bookstores.

Further supplemental materials are NOT required or recommended for this course.
Bookstores should not present such material for student purchase.

Grading:

Straight scale:  90-100% = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% = D; 59% or less = F.

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