Summer 2025

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 3

Credits: 4

Course Description: 

The first of a three-term sequence in-depth examination of human form and function. Includes tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems. Also includes an examination of articulations.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115  (or higher), or completion of WR 090  (or higher); and completion of BI 112  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. 

Meeting Location and Time:

Lecture CRN: 15773

Lecture: Monday and Wednesday from 9:00-10:50 AM in Building 8, Room 217

Midterm Exams will be given on Monday of Weeks 3 and 6

The Final Exam will be on Wednesday, August 13

Lab: Tuesday from 9:00-12:50 PM in Building 8, Room 230

Lab Practical 1 will be on Tuesday, July 15, from 9-10:30 AM, and  Lab Practical 2 will be on Tuesday, August 12, from 11:00-12:30 PM

Lecture CRN: 10743

Lecture: Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-2:50 PM in Building 8, Room 217

Midterm Exams will be given on Monday of Weeks 3 and 6

The Final Exam will be on Wednesday, August 13

Lab: Tuesday from 1:00-4:50 PM in Building 8, Room 230

Lab Practical 1 will be on Tuesday, July 15, from 1-2:30 PM, and  Lab Practical 2 will be on Tuesday, August 12, from 1:00-2:30 PM

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze fundamental scientific concepts, models and theories related to the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems.

2. Apply knowledge to solve problems, investigate information and draw conclusions about the function of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems.

3. Understand the structure and operation of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous system through lecture and laboratory study.

4. Identify gross and histologic structures of the integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems

5. Connect the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal and nervous systems to everyday activities and situations.

6. Recognize homeostasis as an essential aspect of wellness from the cellular to organismal level.

 Statewide General Education Outcomes

1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions. 

2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner. 

3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment. 

Note - Exam and Quiz dates are subject to change as student, instructor, and institutional needs require. Due dates for assignments and quizzes not administered during class are Sunday at 11:59PM of the week assigned unless otherwise noted. Midterm Exams will be administered during class time on the second lecture meeting day of the appropriate week unless otherwise noted (i.e. if there is only one lecture meeting per week).  The Final Exam will be administered based on Chemeketa's Final Exam Schedule.