1.Structure and function of cells
-Cell membranes and various cytoplasmic and nuclear components
-Preparation of and examination (using a compound microscope) of animal and plant cells
-Major cellular processes and their significance to the cell
2.Introduction to biochemistry
-The chemistry of water
-The chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
3.Homeostasis
-The definition of homeostasis, its importance, and the conditions required to fulfill homeostasis
-The definitions of internal environment, stress, positive and negative feedback systems, and their roles in homeostasis
-Examples of homeostatic mechanisms, including positive and negative feedback systems
4.The organization of the human body beyond the cellular level
-The structure and function of the four tissue types
-The major body systems, their major organs, and the general function of each organ
-Directional terms as they relate to the human body
-The body cavities and their organs
5.The integumentary system
-The identification and description of the components of the epidermis and the dermis
-Specialized cells, structures, and glands
6.The skeletal system
-The basic structure, histology, and components of the human skeleton
-The structure, physiology, and function of bone
-The changes in skeletal structure during growth and development (ossification)
-Articulations (joints) with respect to their structures and types of movement allowed
-The basic mechanical principles of movement as they relate to joints (biomechanics)
7.The muscular system
-The types of movements as a result of skeletal muscle contraction
-The identification of the principal muscles and muscle groups and their movements
-The gross anatomy of muscles and microscopic anatomy of muscle tissue
-The physiology of muscle contraction
8.The nervous system
-The structure and function of the parts of the brain, the spinal cord, and major nerves
-The reflex arc
-The structure and functioning of the sense organs
This course involves both classroom instruction and laboratory activities. Classroom work will consist of lectures, tutorials, and work in small groups.
Assessments will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Quizzes and Assignments: 15-25%
Laboratory Assignments and Quizzes: 5-15%
Laboratory Final Examination: 10-20%
Term Test(s): 20-40%
Final Examination: 20-40%
Total: 100%
Notes:
1. Laboratory Experiments and Activities
Laboratory work will be assigned each week and must be completed in the week it is assigned. Laboratory experiments and assignments are a compulsory component of this course. A minimum of 50% of the laboratory experiments and assignments must be completed to receive a P grade or better in the course.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
describe the basic components of an atom and the properties of ionic and covalent bonds;
describe the chemistry, properties, and biological significance of water;
describe the structure and biological significance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids;
describe the basic principles of homeostasis and negative feedback systems, providing at least one example of a homeostatic mechanism;
describe anatomical structures using appropriate terminology;
specify the locations of various organs and systems;
describe the components and functions of the integumentary system;
identify the components of the human skeleton, including the structure and growth of long bones;
describe the types and range of movements of skeletal articulations;
describe the basic principles of biomechanics;
describe the location, structure, and functions of the major muscles of the body;
describe the gross anatomy of muscles and the microanatomy of muscle tissue;
describe the physiology of muscle contraction;
describe the components of the nervous system;
identify the roles of the major components of the nervous system and associated sensory organs.
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:
Marieb, E.N & Hoehn, K. Human Anatomy & Physiology (Current Edition). Pearson Education Inc.
Douglas College produced manual: Biology 1103/1109: Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
| Institution | Transfer Details for BIOL 1109 |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University (AU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = AU BIOL 235 (6) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 150 (4) & CAMO BIOL 151 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = CAMO BIOL 152 (4) & CAMO BIOL 153 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = CAMO BIOL 152 (4) & CAMO BIOL 153 (4) |
| Camosun College (CAMO) | CAMO BIOL 1XX (4) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = CAPU BIOL 112 (4) & CAPU BIOL 113 (4) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU BIOL 112 (4) |
| Capilano University (CAPU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = CAPU HKIN 190 (3) & CAPU KINE 191 (3) |
| College of New Caledonia (CNC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = CNC BIO 111 (3) & CNC BIO 112 (3) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = KPU BIOL 1160 (4) & KPU BIOL 1260 (4) |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU BIOL 1XXX (4) |
| Langara College (LANG) | LANG BIOL 1XXX (3) |
| Langara College (LANG) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = LANG BIOL 1190 (3) & LANG BIOL 1191 (3) |
| North Island College (NIC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = NIC BIO 160 (3) & NIC BIO 161 (3) |
| Okanagan College (OC) | OC BIOL 131 (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
| Simon Fraser University (SFU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = SFU BPK 105 (3) & SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
| Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU BIOL 1592 (3) & TRU BIOL 1594 (0) |
| Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU BIOL 1XX (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UBCO HMKN 190 (3) & UBCO HMKN 191 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | UBCO BIOL 1st (3) or UBCO HMKN 190 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UBCO BIOL 131 (3) & UBCO BIOL 133 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV BIOL 111 (3) or UBCV KIN 190 (3) |
| University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UBCV BIOL 153 (7) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (4) = UNBC HHSC 111 (4) & UNBC HHSC 112 (4) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | UNBC HHSC 1XX (3) |
| University of Northern BC (UNBC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UNBC HHSC 111 (4) & UNBC HHSC 112 (4) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV BIO 1XX (3) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UFV KIN 170 (4) & UFV KIN 1XX (2) |
| University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = UFV KIN 170 (4) & UFV KIN 1XX (2) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC EPHE 1XX (1.5) |
| University of Victoria (UVIC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = UVIC EPHE 141 (1.5) & UVIC EPHE 160 (1.5) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1203 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) & VCC BIOL 1220 (4) |
| Vancouver Community College (VCC) | DOUG BIOL 1103 (3) or DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) = VCC BIOL 1120 (4) |
| Vancouver Island University (VIU) | DOUG BIOL 1109 (3) & DOUG BIOL 1209 (3) = VIU BIOL 156 (4) & VIU BIOL 157 (4) |
BIOL 1109 001 is restricted to SPSC and BPEC students until March 22 at 10:00am and includes a 2-hour lab as part of the scheduled class times.
BIOL 1109 002 is restricted to SPSC and BPEC students until March 22 at 10am and includes a 2-hour lab as part of the scheduled class times.