Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 160 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (16 weeks)

BIO 160 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (16 weeks)

Learn terminology and essential concepts in human anatomy and physiology, as well as the structure and function of the human body.

Overview

Designed for students in the health-related professions, the objective of this course is to offer students an introductory experience that enables them to become conversant in the terminology, technology, and associated concepts in anatomy and physiology. This is done with the goal of empowering them to apply this understanding in their intended programs of study. The course will guide the student through the human body, as organized conceptually by organ systems, to reinforce understanding of basic concepts of anatomy and physiology and human health and disease.

Requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

What you’ll learn

Pronounce, define and utilize the terminology associated with topics covered in this course
Identify correctly the anatomic structures of the major organ systems of the human body
Identify and describe general physiological functions of the major organ systems of the human body
Analyze changes in science and healthcare technology and make informed decisions relative to the topics of this course
Describe the development of the organ systems and the impact of various disease states
Demonstrate evidence-based critical thinking on exercises through exposure to topical areas of ongoing debate and controversy in human health
Solve scientific and clinical problems using reasoning skills

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course includes a lab and satisfies 4 credit hours toward the SCIT: Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

Faculty and course staff

JP Hyatt

Associate Director and Associate Professor,

School of Applied Sciences and Arts

Arizona State University

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Nicholas Rogers

Online Course Manager,

Learning Enterprise

Arizona State University

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Why take ASU Universal Learner Courses

Credit you receive is from a regionally accredited university
Your credit is highly transferable
You only pay the $400 course cost if you pass