BIOSC 132 - Human Anatomy

    Recent Professors
    Ellen Coatney, Jaspreet Kalra, Aleksandr Pevzner, Taliha Pasaoglu, Walter Homberg, Vaishali Bhagwat, Nathan Yanna, Dennis Togonon
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course covers the structure or morphology of the human body, including basic cytology, histology, and all major organs and organ systems. In addition, the two main integrative systems of the body, the nervous and endocrine systems are also covered, with a greater emphasis on neuroanatomy than on endocrinology. The course is taught both systemically and regionally, with developmental anatomy added when applicable. The muscles, bones, nerves and circulation of the limbs and back are approached regionally so as to better integrate all structures for student comprehension and retention. Organs, organ systems and neuroanatomy are taught from a systemic perspective. Course material progresses from a cellular and tissue level to an organ and organ system level. As each region or organ system is completed, its relationship to other organ systems and the whole organism is stressed. Specific functions especially as they are related intimately to structure are also studied. For example, the presentation of the heart and of the Central Nervous System include information on function. Finally, clinical correlations are given throughout the course as this course is primarily taken by pre-health professionals.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm