2026 - 2027 Catalog

BIO Biology

BIO 117 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology C ✝▲
4 Quarter Credit Hours

Lecture: 4 credits
Lecture: 40 clock hours

Introductory anatomy and physiology for Practical Nursing students, covering body structure and function from basic chemistry and cells through major body systems, development, microbiology, immunology, and nutrition.

Prerequisites: Indianapolis campus: None | Ohio and Michigan campuses: COL 099

BIO 253 Anatomy and Physiology I C ✝▲
5 Quarter Credit Hours

Lecture: 4 Credits, Lab: 1 Credit
Lecture: 40 clock hours, Lab: 20 clock hours

First course in a two-part anatomy and physiology sequence focused on human body structure and function, including cellular biology and selected nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems with lab work.

BIO 254 Anatomy and Physiology II C ✝▲
3 Quarter Credit Hours

Lecture: 2 Credits, Lab: 1 Credit
Lecture: 20 clock hours, Lab: 20 clock hours

Second course in the anatomy and physiology sequence covering musculoskeletal, endocrine, lymphatic and immune, digestive, reproductive, developmental, and genetics topics with related lab activities.

Prerequisites: BIO 253