BIOSC 005 - Biology of Health

    Recent Professors
    LMC Staff, Margaret Germani, Christine Shulse
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This is an introductory course that covers the biological concepts and principles underlying human health and illness. We will cover not only the basic functions of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, immune, and reproductive systems, but also the effects of diet, exercise, prescription and illicit drugs, and stress on these systems and how you can make changes to improve your health. The course includes up-to-date information on biological and medical discoveries related to human health. In addition, we will discuss issues related to mental health, addiction, and sexually transmitted diseases. The local and global health consequences of some human practices will also be explored. Hands-on activities will serve to demonstrate concepts that are critical to the health and wellbeing of the whole individual.