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
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48425 | BIOL 40A | 03Y | ······· | TBA-TBA | James Nguyen | ONLINE |
| M······ | 04:30 PM-07:20 PM | SC2108 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
BIOL-040A.03Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. 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. This class may require on campus exams and quizzes
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (15th Edition) Tortora ISBN: 9781119320647 | E-Book | Required | $121.95 | |||
| Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (15th Edition) Tortora ISBN: 9781119320647 | E-Book (150 days) | Required | $51.00 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
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 Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- CHEM D001A, CHEM D01AH, CHEM D025. or CHEM D030A with a grade of C or better; or a satisfactory score on the BIOL D040A Placement Test.