Biology (BIOL) 235
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Revision 6)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online. This course is charged an additional lab fee.
Credits: 6
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite: None. Although this course assumes no prior knowledge of the human body, a basic knowledge of biology and chemistry would be an asset to the student.
Precluded Course: BIOL 230 (BIOL 235 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for BIOL 230.)
Centre: Centre for Science
BIOL 235 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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Overview
Welcome to Biology 235: Human Anatomy and Physiology, a six-credit, university-level course that covers all major elements of the human body, including basic anatomy, fundamental organic chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the integration, organization, and control of all the body systems. While completing this course, you will acquire an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, of physiological adaptations to special conditions, and of some of the physiological factors in disease processes.
Outline
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
Chapter 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue
Chapter 7: The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9: Joints
Chapter 10: Muscular Tissue
Chapter 11: The Muscular System
Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue
Chapter 13: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16: Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems
Chapter 17: The Special Senses
Chapter 18: The Endocrine System
Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood
Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Chapter 21: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
Chapter 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity
Chapter 23: The Respiratory System
Chapter 24: The Digestive System
Chapter 25: Metabolism and Nutrition
Chapter 26: The Urinary System
Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Chapter 28: The Reproductive Systems
Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance
Evaluation
In order to pass the course, you must also achieve a course composite grade of at least fifty percent “D” (50 percent), and a minimum passing grade of fifty percent (50%) on each quiz, midterm exam 2, and the final exam. If you obtain less than the required passing grade on any examination that requires a minimum passing grade, or if you are dissatisfied with an exam grade, you may write only one supplemental exam for each exam. One supplemental quiz is allowed (alternative version delivered over the phone by your tutor) but only for those quizzes which you did not receive a minimum passing grade. No supplemental assignments are allowed.
The table below shows the mark distribution for the assessment tools in this course. You may wish to use it to keep a record of your performance in Biology 235.
| Mechanism | Possible Marks | Proportion of Final Grade-% | Minimum Pass Grade-% |
| Quiz 1 | 100 | 5% | 50% |
| Quiz 2 | 100 | 5% | 50% |
| Quiz 3 | 100 | 5% | 50% |
| Quiz 4 | 100 | 5% | 50% |
| Assignment 1 | 100 | 8% | - |
| Assignment 2 | 100 | 8% | - |
| Laboratory Assignment | 100 | 8% | - |
| Midterm Exam 1 | 50 | 10% | - |
| Midterm Exam 2 | 100 | 18% | 50% |
| Midterm Exam 3 | 50 | 10% | - |
| Final Exam | 100 | 18% | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be taken online with an AU-approved exam invigilator at an approved invigilation centre. It is your responsibility to ensure your chosen invigilation centre can accommodate online exams. For a list of invigilators who can accommodate online exams, visit the Exam Invigilation Network.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Tortora, G. & Derrickson, B. (2009). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed.). New York: Wiley.
The Gateway to CengageNOW Student Access Code for the Virtual Physiology Labs.
Other materials
All other materials are available online.
Challenge for Credit Course Overview
The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.
Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures
Challenge Evaluation
To receive credit for the BIOL 235 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on each of part of the examination.
| Part 1: Exam | Part 2: Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | 50% | 100% |
Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form
- Challenge for Credit Form
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 6, October 13, 2010.
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