Department of Biological Sciences

Session Offered:

Prerequisites:

None

Description:

BIOL 20100/20200 is a two-semester course designed to give the student a basic understanding of the anatomy, organization and function of the human body. 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 basic 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 first semester of a two-semester sequence. BIOL 20100 is a prerequisite for BIOL 20200.  NOTE:  Not available for credit toward graduation for majors in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Instructor(s):

C. David Bridges

E-mail:

Textbook(s):

*Required
Text: Lecture Notes
Year/Edition: 2012
ISBN Number:
Author(s): C. D. Bridges
Publisher: Hayden-McNeill

*Recommended
Text: Coloring Guide to Anatomy & Physiology
Year/Edition: 1st ed/1995
ISBN Number: 978- 0697171094
Author(s): J. A. and R. J. Stone
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

*Optional, not required
Text: Human Anatomy
Year/Edition: Any
ISBN Number:
Author(s): F. H. Martini, M. J. Timmons
Publisher: Prentice Hall

*Required- "iclicker" will be used, please purchase on line or at Bookstores

*Required a nonprogrammable calculator with log capability

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

Notes:

Exam information is available on-line via:
https://roomschedule.mypurdue.purdue.edu/Timetabling/exams.do

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