Class Details

BIOL 40A
Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Course Description

This course is an introduction to the disciplines of Anatomy and Physiology and includes the study of cell chemistry, cell biology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
BIOL D040A. 08Y: Students without prerequisites will not be allowed to enroll. See Department: Biology for pre-requisite information. This is a HYBRID course. The lecture does not have scheduled meetings and can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Masking will be required in on campus labs. The laboratory meets face-to-face each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Exams and quizzes may be conducted in class. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

• Letter Grade
• Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AH, CHEM 25 or CHEM 30A with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory score on the BIOL 40A Placement Test.

Advisory

• ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5