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Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
BIO201L | 1 Credit
Are you taking Anatomy & Physiology I? This lab is offered as a hands-on addition. Complete at-home lab experiments with lab-based questions to meet your Anatomy & Physiology I lab requirements.
Professor: Jenilyn Mulkey
About This Course
What You’ll Learn
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab is offered as an addition to our online Anatomy & Physiology I course. Complete at-home laboratory experiments, track and record results, answer lab-based questions reflected in graded lab reports, and complete lab-based assessments to meet your Anatomy & Physiology I lab requirement.
- Describe the structural and functional organization of the body.
- Use anatomical terminology
- Describe how the body maintains homeostasis.
- Relate chemistry to the field of anatomy and physiology.
- Describe how cells function and divide.
- Discuss the structures and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems.
- Describe how muscles, bones, and nerves work together to create movement.
- Describe the structure and function of sensory organs.
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Gain a solid foundation for further study in laboratory sciences. The labs are provided by eScience Labs, a leading provider of at-home lab kits and online lab instructional materials and resources.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take Anatomy & Physiology I Lab, though we highly recommend concurrent enrollment in Anatomy & Physiology I.
Course Text
This course requires lab kit SI-11066-AP-01 from Science Interactive. This lab kit will be available for purchase for $220 (plus shipping) after you enroll. Students also planning to enroll in the Anatomy & Physiology II Lab course (BIO202L) can save money by purchasing a combined lab kit, SI-11048-AP-01, for $340 (plus shipping).
Course Checkpoints
Checkpoint 1: Getting Started
- The Science Interactive Cloud
- Exploration, Experimentation, and Evaluation
- Science Interactive Resources
Checkpoint 2: Lab Safety
- Safety guidelines for using Science Interactive lab kits
- Terms associated with common laboratory safety equipment
Checkpoint 3: Using the V-Scope
- Purpose and function of the SI V-Scope
- Controls of the SI V-Scope
- SI V-Scope selection, visibility, download, and reference of slides
- Special rules for using the SI V-Scope in microscopy
Capstone 1: Lab Kit Inventory
- Kit contents list
- Reviewing your Science Interactive kit
Capstone 2: Anatomical Orientations
- Anatomical position and its importance
- Anatomical terms and reference planes
- Major body cavities
Capstone 3: Physiology of the Muscle System
- Action potential, resting membrane potential, neuromuscular junction, and motor unit
- Different types of muscle contractions and fatigue
- Electromyogram and nerve conduction study
Capstone 4: Cell Membrane Transport
- The structure and function of the cellular plasma membrane
- Simple diffusion, osmosis, and active transport
- Water movement across a membrane in hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions
Capstone 5: Mitosis and Meiosis
- Stages of the cell cycle
- The processes of mitosis and meiosis
- How karyotyping is used to identify chromosomal disorders
Capstone 6: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
- Bones and regions of the axial and appendicular skeleton
- Anatomy of the pectoral and pelvic girdles
Capstone 7: Cell Structure and Function
- Structures found in animal cells
- Significance of the surface area to volume ratio as it relates to simple diffusion within a cell
Capstone 8: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System
- Origin, insertion, agonist, synergist, fixator, and antagonist
- Criteria for naming muscles
- Actions of major muscles of the head, torso, and arm
Capstone 9: Joints
- Lacuna, chondrocyte, hyaline cartilage, and fibrocartilage
- Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints in the body
- Movements of bones around joints
Capstone 10: Overview of the Skeletal System
- Osseous tissue, osteon, and bone marrow
- Cortical bone versus trabecular bone
- The structure and function of different bone shapes
Capstone 11: Senses
- Structures and functions of the eye
- Mechanisms of hearing
- Association between taste and smell
Capstone 12: The Central Nervous System
- Primary structures of the central nervous system
- Composition and distribution of white matter and grey matter
- Functions of the cerebral cortex, limbic system, cerebellum, and brain stem
Capstone 13: The Endocrine System
- Endocrine gland, hormone, and feedback loop
- Glands and hormones of the endocrine system
- Histology of endocrine glands
Capstone 14: The Integumentary System
- Integumentary system, epidermis, and dermis
- Structure and function of each skin layer
- Formation and analysis of fingerprints
Capstone 15: The Peripheral Nervous System
- Efferent nerve, afferent nerve, and plexus
- Structure of a motor neuron and neuromuscular junction
- Function of reflex arcs
Capstone 16: Tissues and Histology
- Histology, tissue, and extracellular matrix
- Six types of epithelial tissue
- Characteristics of loose, reticular, dense, and adipose connective tissues
- Structure and function of muscle and nervous tissue
Assignments & Grading
Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
- 3 Checkpoints
- 16 Capstones
What You’ll Need
- A reliable computer or laptop
- Stable internet connection
- Web browser
- Basic computer skills
- Any required course materials
- This course requires lab kit lab kit SI-11066-AP-01 from Science Interactive. The lab kit is available for purchase for $220 (plus shipping). Students also planning to enroll in the Anatomy & Physiology II Lab course (BIO202L) can save money by purchasing a combined lab kit, SI-11048-AP-01, for $340 (plus shipping).
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Jenilyn M. is a science instructor with Masters degrees in Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction. After years behind a microscope as a medical laboratory scientist, she made the switch to education, teaching high school before moving into higher education, where she currently teaches full-time as a Senior Lecturer of Biology.
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Gain Essential Skills for Your Healthcare Career
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab will help you bring textbook concepts to life and start building real clinical skills. This applies whether you go on to pursue a career as a nurse, medical assistant, physical therapist, or another hands-on medical role.
Why it matters:
- Healthcare plans to add 1.8 million new jobs from 2022–2032, making it a fast-growing industry
- Both academic programs and clinical environments require a good grasp of the concepts explored in Anatomy & Physiology I Lab.
In-demand careers in this field include:
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic/EMT
How this course sets you up for success:
Anatomy & Physiology is where your healthcare training truly begins. Build the knowledge that connects lab learning to patient care—and take your first step toward an in-demand career.
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