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BIOL 048: Human Physiology

Course Description

Physiology is the study of the organ systems of the human body and the physiological principles involved in normal function. Emphasis is upon cellular and organ system function, integration and homeostasis, and regulatory mechanisms. The laboratory includes experiments stressing function of the body systems. Some experiments will be carried out on the students themselves.

Units: 5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 96 – 108

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: BIOL 047, CHEM 002 or BIOL 047, CHEM 030A or BIOL 047, CHEM 001A
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None
  • Additional Requisite Information:
    The honors version of the same course may be used to satisfy a requisite requirement.

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: B. Natural Sciences
  • CSU GE: Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B2- Life Sciences
    Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B3- Laboratory Activity: Lab course used from B1 or B2
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5B- Biological Sciences
    Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5C \u2013 Laboratory
  • C-ID: BIOL 120 B - Human Physiology with Lab
Last Updated 7/19/23