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Anatomy &
Physiology IOnline College Course
The body's structure and function — the prerequisite that stands between most students and a nursing or health program.
What You'll Learn
A full semester of anatomy & physiology i — completed at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed class times.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Define and use anatomical terminology accurately to describe body positions, regions, and structures
- Explain fundamental chemical principles and analyze how they support biological processes in living organisms
- Differentiate between passive and active transport mechanisms and apply these concepts to cellular function
- Classify and compare the basic units of life—cells, tissues, and membranes based on structure and function
- Analyze how organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis and support overall body function
- Describe and relate the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, including how these systems support protection and movement
- Identify the divisions of the nervous system and sensory organs, and explain how they work together to coordinate perception and response
- Explain the structure and regulatory functions of the endocrine system, and evaluate its role in maintaining internal balance
Major Course Topics
Course chapters and lessons
Anatomy & Physiology I has 17 chapters across 58 instructional hours, as listed in the course syllabus. Expand any chapter to see the lessons inside it.
- Chapters
- 17
- Lessons
- 99
- Instructional hours
- 58 hrs
- Semester hours
- 3
Chapter 1
An Introduction to the Human Body
- 1.1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
- 1.2 Structural Organization of the Human Body
- 1.3 Functions of Human Life
- 1.4 Requirements for Human Life
- 1.5 Homeostasis
- 1.6 Anatomical Terminology
- 1.7 Medical Imaging
Chapter 2
The Chemical Level of Organization
- 2.1 Elements and Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
- 2.2 Chemical Bonds
- 2.3 Chemical Reactions
- 2.4 Inorganic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
- 2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Chapter 3
The Cellular Level of Organization
- 3.1 The Cell Membrane
- 3.2 The Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
- 3.3 The Nucleus and DNA Replication
- 3.4 Protein Synthesis
- 3.5 Cell Growth and Division
- 3.6 Cellular Differentiation
Chapter 4
The Tissue Level of Organization
- 4.1 Types of Tissues
- 4.2 Epithelial Tissue
- 4.3 Connective Tissue Supports and Protects
- 4.4 Muscle Tissue and Motion
- 4.5 Nervous Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
- 4.6 Tissue Injury and Aging
Chapter 5
The Integumentary System
- 5.1 Layers of the Skin
- 5.2 Accessory Structures of the Skin
- 5.3 Functions of the Integumentary System
- 5.4 Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System
Chapter 6
Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
- 6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System
- 6.2 Bone Classification
- 6.3 Bone Structure
- 6.4 Bone Formation and Development
- 6.5 Fractures: Bone Repair
- 6.6 Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
- 6.7 Calcium Homeostasis: Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
Chapter 7
Axial Skeleton
- 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System
- 7.2 The Skull
- 7.3 The Vertebral Column
- 7.4 The Thoracic Cage
- 7.5 Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
Chapter 8
The Appendicular Skeleton
- 8.1 The Pectoral Girdle
- 8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb
- 8.3 The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
- 8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb
- 8.5 Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 9
Joints
- 9.1 Classification of Joints
- 9.2 Fibrous Joints
- 9.3 Cartilaginous Joints
- 9.4 Synovial Joints
- 9.5 Types of Body Movements
- 9.6 Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints
- 9.7 Development of Joints
Chapter 10
Muscle Tissue
- 10.1 Overview of Muscle Tissues
- 10.2 Skeletal Muscle
- 10.3 Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
- 10.4 Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
- 10.5 Types of Muscle Fibers
- 10.6 Exercise and Muscle Performance
- 10.7 Cardiac Muscle Tissue
- 10.8 Smooth Muscle
- 10.9 Development and Regeneration of Muscle Tissue
Chapter 11
The Muscular System
- 11.1 Interactions of Skeletal Muscles, Their Fascicle Arrangement, and Their Lever Systems
- 11.2 Naming Skeletal Muscles
- 11.3 Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back
- 11.4 Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- 11.5 Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- 11.6 Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs
Chapter 12
The Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- 12.1 Basic Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- 12.2 Nervous Tissue
- 12.3 The Function of Nervous Tissue
- 12.4 The Action Potential
- 12.5 Communication Between Neurons
Chapter 13
Anatomy of the Nervous System
- 13.1 The Embryologic Perspective
- 13.2 The Central Nervous System
- 13.3 Circulation and the Central Nervous System
- 13.4 The Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 14
The Sense Organs
- 14.1 Sensory Perception
- 14.2 Central Processing
- 14.3 Motor Responses
Chapter 15
The Autonomic Nervous System
- 15.1 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- 15.2 Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
- 15.3 Central Control
- 15.4 Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
Chapter 16
The Neurological Exam
- 16.1 Overview of the Neurological Exam
- 16.2 The Mental Status Exam
- 16.3 The Cranial Nerve Exam
- 16.4 The Sensory and Motor Exams
- 16.5 The Coordination and Gait Exams
Chapter 17
The Endocrine System
- 17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
- 17.2 Hormones
- 17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
- 17.4 The Thyroid Gland
- 17.5 The Parathyroid Glands
- 17.6 The Adrenal Glands
- 17.7 The Pineal Gland
- 17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones
- 17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas
- 17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
- 17.11 Development and Aging of the Endocrine System
These chapters come straight from the official course syllabus, which also sets out the graded assignment and the proctored final exam.
Course Details
| Course | Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 211) |
|---|---|
| Format | 100% online |
| Learning Style | Self-paced — no deadlines or class times |
| Credits | 3 College Credits |
| Lab | Separate — pair with the A&P I Lab (2 credits) |
| Prerequisites | None — entry-level |
| Assessment | 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam |
| Estimated Completion | Self-paced · no deadlines |
| Credit Recommendation | NCCRS Credit Recommended |
| Transfer Information | Transferable via the credit recommendation above — your registrar can confirm your school's policy |
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