BIO 109: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

In this course, students are introduced to the essential elements of human anatomy and physiology. This course surveys the anatomy and physiology of all human body systems. The lab emphasizes those elements of human anatomy that are of special importance to medical fields including radiography and medical billing and coding. It is intended for students entering some programs in allied health. This course will not meet WCC's nursing or physical therapist assistant program admissions requirements.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; high school biology or BIO 101 or BIO 102 or BIO 162, minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytime offered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytime offered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 45
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 90

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