Course Code
BIO126
Course Credit
7
This first year nursing course applies the disciplines of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the study of the human body. The course (which includes a laboratory component) emphasizes normal structure and function of body systems and homeostatic control mechanisms, with discussion of alterations in normal function that occur with pathological conditions. Material covered includes cell biology and biochemistry, integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, pulmonary, digestive, renal and reproductive systems. The laboratory component of this course will allow students to gain practical/ hands on knowledge of topics discussed in class.