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BIOL 1225: Pre-Health Sciences Biology 2
Effective date
January 2017
Department
UT Sciences
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course is the second of two biology courses in the Pre-Health Sciences Program. It provides an introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology of humans and reviews the major themes of anatomy and physiology from Pre-Health Sciences Biology 1. This course subsequently studies a number of human systems in greater depth including the circulatory system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and human growth and development. This course will describe physiological functions that contribute to health and/or disease.
Pre-Health Sciences Biology 1 and 2 combine to give the equivalent of BIOL 1602 plus additional material.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Pre-Health Sciences Biology 1 with at least a 'C-'.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Comprehend and appropriately use anatomical terminology.
- Identify and locate organs responsible to specific functions.
- Describe the structure, and explain the relationship between structure and function in each organ system.
- Describe physiological processes that occur in each organ system.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Challenge exam or other method of assessment may be possible
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 48
Total Hours: 48
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
This course primarily uses lecture-based instruction. Classes will also utilize some combination of discussions, case studies, animations and videos, clicker questions, on-line assignments and resources, and group work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
35 |
Unit-based; Approximately 5 quizzes |
|
Midterm Exam |
25 |
Cumulative; 1 |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Cumulative; 1 |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments and Learning Activities |
Course topics
- Review of the major themes from Pre-Health Sciences Biology 1
- The cardiovascular system
- The lymphatic system
- The immune system
- The respiratory system
- The digestive system
- The urinary system
- The reproductive system
- Pregnancy and human development
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.