Course · BIO 200

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

A biology course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Spring

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a foundation in anatomy and physiology as they relate to movement and physical fitness for students pursuing degrees in specific related health fields. It covers general organization and components of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems as well as the physiological processes related to them. It will specifically address the interactions between the body systems as they relate to movement and energy. Connections between health and inactivity will also be explored. This class is taught with a biblical worldview touching on the essential questions such as, "What is truth?" "What is beauty?" "What is justice?" and "What is goodness?"

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of introduction to anatomy and physiology as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the natural and human sciences as careful study of what God has made — meaning rigor and reverence go together rather than against each other.

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