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BIOL 2404 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology |
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Course Description: BIOL 2404 INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (4-3-3). Introduction to the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on anatomy (60-70% anatomy and 30-40% physiology). Designed for students in the ACC health science programs. Skills: G. Prerequisites: This course has skill prerequisites “G.” This means your reading, writing and math skill levels must be at ACC placement skill level 5 or above or you must have passed a state-approved assessment test (TASP or COMPASS) in all of these areas or you must be exempt from assessment through transcript hours from another college or you must have appropriate ACT, SAT, TAKS, or TASS scores. For more details see http://www.austincc.edu/support/assessment/assessmenteligibility.php.
Instructional Methodology: The course is taught as a lecture and lab combination. The lab emphasizes detailed dissections of preserved materials, study of human models, and examination of tissues. The majority of the labs are self-directed and they provide a hands-on learning environment. Textbooks: Required: 1. Anatomy & Physiology for Emergency Care Custom Edition for ACC, 2009, by Martini,Bartholomew & Bledsoe, Pearson Education, Inc. 2.Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory ©2010, by Amerman EC, Morton Publishing Co, (ISBN-13: 9780895827975)
Recommended: 1. Anatomy & Physiology Revealed 2.0 CD-ROM, ©2008 by Medical College of Ohio, McGraw-Hill Co., ISBN-13 9780073378077.
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