BIOL 050 - Issues in Human Biology

Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
A study of current issues in human biology, focusing on several human life processes, such as mobility, digestion, respiration, circulation, nervous system integration, and reproduction. Dysfunction and disease are explored. Counts as High School Lab Science or Health credit.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Organize homework and lab information and effectively describe the lab work in writing. [COMMUNICATE]
Apply new science terminology in both discussion and writing. [COMMUNICATE]
Compare and contrast the specialized structural and functional systems that regulate human growth and development and that maintain health. [REASON]
Recognize and describe essential components and processes involved in human structure, mobility, digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, and nervous system integration. [REASON]
Propose ideas, solutions and analyze information while working in a small group setting. [ACT]
Discuss readings, lab work and outside research within the classroom environment. [ACT]