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Biomed Sci & Pathobiology (BMSP)

BMSP 2135 - Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits) 
Structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the health fields. 2135: body plan and organization, homeostasis, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. 2136: endocrine system, circulatory & cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and development. BMSP 2135-2136 duplicates BIOL 2405-2406; may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1006) or (BIOL 1105 or BIOL 1106) or (BIOL 1205H or BIOL 1206H) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
BMSP 2136 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits) 
Structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the health fields. 2135: body plan and organization, homeostasis, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. 2136: endocrine system, circulatory & cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and development. BMSP 2135-2136 duplicates BIOL 2405-2406; may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): BMSP 2135 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
BMSP 2145 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 credit) 
Laboratory exercises investigating the structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the health fields. 2145: body plan and organization, homeostasis, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. 2146: endocrine system, circulatory & cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and development. BMSP 2145-2146 duplicates BIOL 2414; may not receive credit for both.
Corequisite(s): BMSP 2135 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
BMSP 2146 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (1 credit) 
Laboratory exercises investigating the structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the health fields. 2145: body plan and organization, homeostasis, cell structure and function, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system and special senses. 2146: endocrine system, circulatory & cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, excretion, reproduction, and development. BMSP 2145-2146 duplicates BIOL 2414; may not receive credit for both.
Corequisite(s): BMSP 2136 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
BMSP 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
BMSP 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course