ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
ANAT 30 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
4 units
2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 84
Credit, degree applicable
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This course is the study of anatomy coupled with physiology. Students compare the
structure and function of human organ systems to those of other vertebrates. The laboratory
includes dissection of sheep brains and hearts, cow eyes and other vertebrates. Laboratory
experiments reinforce principles of anatomy and the basic principles of chemistry,
cell biology, histology, embryology, and genetics.
Note: This course may satisfy the anatomy requirements for other health-related programs.
It does not satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The maximum
UC credit allowed for students completing Anatomy 30, ANAT 32, and PHYO 31 is two courses.
ANAT 32 - General Human Anatomy
4 units
2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ANAT 30 or BIOL 10 ENGL 84
Credit, degree applicable
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This in-depth course covers all eleven systems of the human body including related
histology and pathology. The systems covered are skeletal, muscular, nervous, integument,
respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, immune, and lymphatic. Models
of the human body and dissection of higher vertebrates are emphasized in laboratory.
This course is designed for science, health-related, pre-nursing (Bachelor of Science
in nursing), and pre-professional majors.
Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing ANAT 30, Anatomy 32, and PHYO 31 is two courses.
APHY 34A - Anatomy and Physiology I
4 units
3 hours lecture, 5 hours lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 4 or CHEM 20, or CHEM 21A with a minimum grade of C or equivalent or concurrent enrollment
Credit, degree applicable
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This is the first semester of the two-semester Anatomy and Physiology lecture and
lab course. It is an indepth course examining major organ systems, their morphology
and functions as well as some of their common pathologies. Topics include an introduction
to the human body, chemical and biochemical principles, cell morphology and function,
cell division, genetics
and histology. In the first semester, the students study the integumentary, skeletal,
and muscular systems, as well as the first half of the nervous system. Laboratory
investigations include models of the human body and dissection of higher vertebrates,
in addition to physiological experiments. The course is designed for science, health-related,
pre-nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and pre-professional majors.
APHY 34B - Anatomy and Physiology II
4 units
3 hours lecture, 5 hours lab
Prerequisite: APHY 34A
Credit, degree applicable
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This is the second semester of the two-semester Anatomy and Physiology lecture and
lab course that includes computer assisted learning and lab simulation. Topics examined
in-depth include: special senses, autonomic nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular
system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system and nutrition,
cellular respiration, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, reproductive
system, genetic conditions and disorders, embryology and development. Laboratory investigations
include models of the human body and dissection of higher vertebrates, in addition
to physiological experiments. The course is designed for science, health-related,
pre-nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), and pre-professional majors.
PHYO 31 - Human Physiology
4 units
2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Prerequisite: ANAT 32 and CHEM 20 or CHEM 21A or CHEM 4 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*
This course is a study of cellular physiology and the functional aspects of the following
human body systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive,
muscle, nervous and endocrine. In the laboratory, experiments are performed to demonstrate
principles discussed in lecture. This course is designed primarily for those majoring
in the Health Sciences.
Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing ANAT 32 and Physiology 31 is two courses.