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BIOL 162Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory

1 credit · Biology · Penn State

This is the first laboratory course of a two-semester sequence introducing human anatomy and physiology. The A&P I laboratory complements the A&P I lecture by providing students with hands-on experiences such as examination of preserved specimens and anatomical models, and performing physiological experiments. Topics covered in the Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory include: anatomic orientation and terminology; the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; special senses; skeletal system and muscular system.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Counts toward

General education

Natural Sciences (GN)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 1 · Fall (14 programs).

Required in (9)

  • Neurobiology, B.S.
  • Nursing, B.S.N.
  • Nutritional Sciences, B.S.
  • Occupational Science, B.S.
  • Occupational Therapy, A.S. (Berks)
  • Occupational Therapy, A.S. (University College)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
  • Radiological Sciences, A.S.
  • Systems Neuroscience, B.S.

One of the options in (6)

  • Biobehavioral Health, B.S. (Behrend)
  • Biobehavioral Health, B.S. (Capital)
  • Biobehavioral Health, B.S. (Health and Human Development)
  • Biobehavioral Health, B.S. (University College)
  • Biology, Minor
  • Health Humanities, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list BIOL 162 as a prerequisite (13)

  • BIOL 476 Advanced Human Anatomy - cadaver based
  • BIOL 477 Biology Cadaver Dissection
  • NUTR 445 Energy and Macronutrient Metabolism
  • OT 205 Group Process Across The Lifespan
  • OT 207 Assistive Technologies and Methods of Adaptation
  • OT 209 Management, Leadership and Ethics in Occupational Therapy
  • PT 270 Pathophysiology
  • PT 270W Pathophysiology
  • PT 271 Pathophysiology I
  • PT 271W Pathophysiology I
  • PT 384 Applied Kinesiology
  • RADSC 206 Advanced Radiographic Procedures
  • RADSC 210W Radiographic Pathology