Contact Office: 2044 NVC Main Campus Lecture & Lab: NVC 2210 2030 Phone: 707 253 3190 Messages eMail: Course Overview / Objectives / Rational / Policy A practical and systematic survey of human biology designed to provide the life sciences major and non-major students in a combined lecture and laboratory setting with: General Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Apply scientific methodology to the study of human biology, (anatomy, and physiology) Apply basic principles of chemistry to human biology. Describe the structure and function of cells and the processes of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) Identify the major microscopic and macroscopic structural features of the human body Provide examples of the relationship between anatomical structures and body Functions, including identification of the eleven major organ systems and their respective major components and functions identification and understanding of the structural organization, gross function and levels of integration of the human body with regard to homeostasis Describe the fundamental mechanisms of heredity and perform genetic calculations Describe some commonly encountered pathological and genetic conditions Discuss the function of the immune system in health and disease Describe how factors such as age, nutrition, pollutants, injury, disease and stress can affect human health Utilize the basic vocabulary common to life science and medical professionals Gain a personal inspiration and basis for career selection to generalize or specialize in some area of life science, health care and / or specifically medical practice Practice of cooperative and professional interaction with colleagues in developing a career subject expertise. Working constructively in teams is vital to your success in this course and in you medical career. Increased analytical skills of professional life scientists Greater familiarity with professions within and allied to patient care. Increased intern-personal communication, digital literacy, communication and agility. Institutional Learning Outcomes Students who receive a degree from Napa Valley College will demonstrate the following: Communication & Collaboration Critical Thinking & Information Competency Global Awareness & Civic Responsibility Personal Responsibility
Contact Office: 2044 NVC Main Campus Lecture & Lab: NVC 2210 2030 Phone: 707 253 3190 Messages eMail: Course Overview / Objectives / Rational / Policy A practical and systematic survey of human biology designed to provide the life sciences major and non-major students in a combined lecture and laboratory setting with: General Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the student will be able to: Apply scientific methodology to the study of human biology, (anatomy, and physiology) Apply basic principles of chemistry to human biology. Describe the structure and function of cells and the processes of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) Identify the major microscopic and macroscopic structural features of the human body Provide examples of the relationship between anatomical structures and body Functions, including identification of the eleven major organ systems and their respective major components and functions identification and understanding of the structural organization, gross function and levels of integration of the human body with regard to homeostasis Describe the fundamental mechanisms of heredity and perform genetic calculations Describe some commonly encountered pathological and genetic conditions Discuss the function of the immune system in health and disease Describe how factors such as age, nutrition, pollutants, injury, disease and stress can affect human health Utilize the basic vocabulary common to life science and medical professionals Gain a personal inspiration and basis for career selection to generalize or specialize in some area of life science, health care and / or specifically medical practice Practice of cooperative and professional interaction with colleagues in developing a career subject expertise. Working constructively in teams is vital to your success in this course and in you medical career. Increased analytical skills of professional life scientists Greater familiarity with professions within and allied to patient care. Increased intern-personal communication, digital literacy, communication and agility. Institutional Learning Outcomes Students who receive a degree from Napa Valley College will demonstrate the following: Communication & Collaboration Critical Thinking & Information Competency Global Awareness & Civic Responsibility Personal Responsibility
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