BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I

(4 s.h.)

Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed, with a grade of C or higher, one of the following: BIO - 102 Introductory Biology; BIO - 186 Microbiology; BIO - 202 Biology I; HSC - 150 Body Structure and Function; high school AP Biology; high school Anatomy and Physiology; or an ACT composite score of at least 21.
A lecture and laboratory-based study of the human body emphasizing the complementary nature of structure and function, molecular and cellular interactions, homeostasis, and metabolic processes. Includes a study of cells, tissues, membranes, skeletal, muscular, and reproductive systems. Students enrolling in Anatomy and Physiology I or II should plan on taking both semesters of the sequence at NIACC. Problems may result for the student who takes one A&P semester at NIACC and the other semester at a different institution.

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 70-250, BIOL-220.