The OCC Human Anatomy and Physiology Program (HAPP) includes five one-semester courses. The courses are classified as “majors” oriented and “certificate” oriented. In addition, there is an Honors component for Biol 220 and 225, and advanced study is available by invitation.
Majors Classes:
Biol. 220, General Human Anatomy: geared toward those students pursuing degrees in nursing, physical therapy, physician’s assistant, chiropractic, dental hygiene, and other Bachelors degrees. Those considering a pre-med option often enroll. Biol 220 is a one-semester, 5-unit, gross anatomy course that requires extensive use of microscopes, specimen dissection, and observation of human cadavers. Prepared plastinated specimens and anatomical models enhance the student’s experience.
Biol. 225, Human Physiology: the second class of the one-year sequence taken by the “majors” listed above. Biol 225 presents in depth study of physiological processes occurring in humans, from the cellular to the organismic level. Students learn scientific method, perform laboratory experiments, collect raw data, and learn to write formal laboratory reports. Students become proficient in use of Bio-Pac, a computerized physiologic data collection system. Cooperative learning is a key component.
Certificate Classes:
Biol. 221, Anatomy and Physiology: a one-semester survey course designed for the following majors: Allied Health Certificate Programs, Psychiatric Technician, Nutrition, Personal Trainer, Fitness Specialist, and Social Work (required for CSULB). Students learn the basics of the structure and function of the human body, perform small specimen dissections, and observe human cadavers. Demonstrations of physiological processes are presented in the laboratory, and students participate in evaluation of the data. Lab reports are submitted weekly. Prepared plastinated specimens and anatomical models enhance the student’s experience.
Biol. 223, Cross-sectional Anatomy: Designed for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) students, this course looks at the human body in transverse and longitudinal sections. Students pursuing careers in Rad Tech or Chiropractic often add this course to their curriculum. Students in other majors may enroll. Biol 223 takes a regional, rather than a systemic, approach to the body. Prepared plastinated specimens and anatomical models enhance the student’s experience.
Biol. 226, Advanced Cross-sectional Anatomy: next in the one-year anatomy sequence required for DMS students. Students in other majors may enroll. The course is specialized for DMS. Students learn the basics of embryology, pregnancy and development, and additional detailed knowledge of specific structures diagnosed via ultrasound. Plastinated specimens, pathological specimens, and anatomical models enhance the student’s experience.
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