BIO 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Recent Professors
    Caroline Keeshen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    8–22 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    BIO 101 or BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    BIO 203 is the first part of a three-course sequence. It is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human body from the cellular and tissue level to organ system level. The major topics addressed are as follows: anatomical terms, homeostasis, cells and tissues, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, nervous tissue, and the central nervous system (brain). Required laboratory work includes wet-lab experiments, microscopic study of tissues, dissection of preserved animal specimens, and the study of anatomical models, skeletons, and charts. BIO 203, BIO 204, and BIO 205 must be taken to complete the study of all major body systems.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:50pm, Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Tue 9:00am–11:50am, Wed 1:00pm–4:05pm