For the most current course descriptions, see
BIOL& 160
the quarterly Class Schedule or view online
General Biology
at www.RTC.edu College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Testing Students may challenge the following General Education courses by receiving acceptable College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores:
ASL& 121 American Sign Language
This course offers instructions in American Sign Language to support communication and social interaction with deaf and hearing-impaired individuals as well as supporting language/ communication in typically developing children.
that describe and explain the nature of life. Topics include cell biology, molecular biology (including basic biochemistry and DNA s tru c ture a n d f un c tio n), m eta b olism , a n d genetics. Students practice skills in both the classroom and the laboratory through formats such as group exercises, laboratory activities, quizzes, and exams BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
This is the first of two classes designed for students who want to enter professional health care programs. It is the study of the gross anatomy and functioning of the human body. Covers body organization, cellular structure and function, fundamentals of chemistry and the physiology, structure and function of all the body systems. Lab includes microscopic tissue studies, dissection, work with ADAM software,
BIOL 105
and physiology projects related to the systems
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
studied. Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL& 160 and General Biology.
This course provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of anatomy
BIOL& 242
a n d p hysi o l o g y. I t i n cl u d e s o rg a n iz ati o n ,
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (T)
GENERAL. EDU COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | COURSE CATALOG 2013 - 2014
Biology Chemistry College Mathematics College Algebra English Composition Introduction to Psychology
Students explore the basic biological principles
c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a n d c o n t r o l o f a n a to m i c a l structures and an introduction to the major body syste ms . Th e course cove rs som e medical terminology and introduces some concepts from chemistry and biochemistry. T h i s c o u r s e i s i n te n d e d f o r n o n - s c i e n c e majors or entr y-level allied health majors.
This is the second to two classes designed for students who want to enter professional health care programs. It is a study of the gross anatomy and functioning of the human body. Covers body organization, cellular structure and function, fundamentals of chemistry and the physiology, structure and function of all the body systems. Lab includes microscopic tissue studies, dissection, work with ADAM
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