2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 202 - Human Physiology

4 CR
This course is a lecture and laboratory course that provides an introduction to the major concepts and homeostatic mechanisms necessary for a fundamental understanding of normal human physiology. General principles covered are cellular membrane function, electrophysiology, feedback mechanisms, and metabolism. Also included is an analysis of the properties and interrelationships of major organ systems and a brief introduction to selected disease processes. [48-32-80] Lab Fee

Additional Information: Recommend prior or concurrent: Select 1 course from BIOL 99 , BIOL 110 , or CHEM 100  with at least a grade of C.
Requisites: Take BIOL 201  with at least a grade of C.
General Education Requirement: Critical Thinking - General Education Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Natural Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Summarize the general mechanisms that describe how body structures interact to maintain homeostasis.
  2. Summarize the mechanisms by which homeostasis of specific variables are maintained.
  3. Evaluate the response of physiological systems to changes in the internal and external environments.