BIOL 1593: Anatomy and Physiology I
This is the first of two comprehensive theory courses in which students survey the anatomy and physiology of all the human body systems, with an emphasis on the relationship between a body organ’s structure and its function. Students who have little formal knowledge of the human body but who wish to train for a career in health-related professions are invited to take this course.
BIOL 1595, the laboratory component of BIOL 1593, is usually offered once per year in the summertime in Kamloops BC.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the overall organization and function of the human body.
- Describe the chemical structures and their functions, which are important to maintain living organisms.
- Describe the structure and function of cells and organelles and outline the steps of cell division.
- Describe the structures and functions of the main tissue types.
- Describe the structure and main function of each of the following body systems: skeletal system, including bone, muscles, and joints; central, somatic, and autonomic nervous systems; and sensory system.
Course topics
- Module 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
- Module 2: Introduction to Chemistry
- Module 3: Cells
- Module 4: Tissues
- Module 5: The Intergumentary System
- Module 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
- Module 7: Joints
- Module 8: Muscle Tissue
- Module 9: Nervous Tissue
- Module 10: Central and Somatic Nervous System
- Module 11: The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Module 12: Somatic Senses and Special Senses
Required text and materials
The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook is required for this course:
OpenStax College. (2021). Anatomy & physiology. Houston, TX: OpenStax College. Retrieved from: https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology
Note: If you have any questions about course textbooks or other materials, email OLMaterials.
Assessments
Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, students are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam. Students applying this course towards any TRU Health Care program may be required to obtain a minimum 60% on the course overall to meet program requirements.
| Midterm 1 | 25% |
| Midterm 2 | 25% |
| Final exam (mandatory) | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.