BIO 242

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

Section: 209

Course Description

BIO 242 is a 2-credit hour laboratory course designed for undergraduate students preparing for a career in human health and others interested in human anatomy and physiology. This course focuses on scientific thinking with regard to the structures and functions of human body systems, with an emphasis on how these systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Students should come to this class with an understanding of 1) the close relationship between structure and function in biological systems, 2) the importance of chemical pathways in and between cells (e.g., metabolism, signaling), and 3) what it means for a gene, protein, or other structure to be evolutionarily conserved.