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 Department:    BIOL

 Course #:    220

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    260601

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Normal functions of animal systems. Emphasis on vertebrate systems and lab investigation. Lab included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: BIOL& 100, BIOL& 160, or BIOL 211 with a grade of "C" or higher; and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of "C" or higher. BIOL& 221, BIOL& 222, and BIOL&223 recommended.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the basic mechanisms of animal systems
2. Be able to use modern physiology laboratory equipment
3. Use critial thinking in writing laboratory reports and essay exam questions

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The cell as a functional unit.
2. Homeostasis in all vertebrate systems.
3. Nerve and endocrine physiology.
4. Muscle physiology (smooth, skeletal, and cardiac)
5. Digestion processes in animals
6. Circulatory patterns and functions in animals
7. Breathing mechanisms and gas exchange
8. Kidney function, ion and fluid balance
9. Reproduction in vertebrates