Biology (BIOL) 235
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Revision 7)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online
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.)
Faculty: Faculty of Science & Technology
BIOL 235 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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
Your final grade in Biology 235: Human Anatomy and Physiology is based on the grades you achieve in three quizzes, three written assignments, and three exams. The Study Schedule in this Course Manual suggests when you should complete each quiz and assignment, and when you should write the exams. The passing grade for this course is “D” (50 percent).
In order to complete the course, you also must achieve a minimum passing grade of fifty percent (50%) on each quiz and each exam (see below). If you obtain less than the required passing grade on any quiz, you may take another version of the quiz delivered by your tutor. This applies to only those quizzes for which you did not receive a minimum passing grade; you may not take an alternative quiz in an attempt to increase your grades.
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 | 60 | 5% | 50% |
| Quiz 2 | 60 | 5% | 50% |
| Quiz 3 | 120 | 10% | 50% |
| Assignment 1 | 50 | 5% | - |
| Assignment 2 | 50 | 5% | - |
| Assignment 3 | 100 | 10% | - |
| Midterm Exam 1 | 60 | 15% | 50% |
| Midterm Exam 2 | 60 | 15% | 50% |
| Final Exam | 120 | 30% | 50% |
| Total | 100% | 50% |
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
Textbook
Tortora, G. & Derrickson, B. (2012). Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (13th ed.). New York: Wiley.
- “A Brief Atlas of the Skeleton, Surface Anatomy, and Selected Medical Images”; Gerald J. Tortora
- WileyPLUS; online learning resource
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 minimum passing grade of “D” (50 percent) on each part of the examination which represents a minimum of 70 marks for Part 1, and a minimum of 20 marks for Part 2.
The Challenge Exam grade should be minimum 50%, and will result from the addition of total correct marks archived for Part 1 (maximum 140) and for Part 2 (maximum 40). The final mark will be calculated as a grade out of 100 (e.g. 180 marks = 100%).
The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day.
Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration 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.
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