SMC questions for biology major

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<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I got a question for Santa Monica College students. I saw that you guys have two anatomy classes. Anatomy 1 and 2. What is the difference between those two anatomy classes and other community college anatomy classes in which they have one?</p>

<p>Thanks, I am just wondering.</p>

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<p>From the schedule</p>

<p>ANATMY 1, GENERAL HUMAN ANATOMY 4 UNITS</p>

<p>Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: English 1.</p>

<p>This course is an intensive study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body including the four major types of tissue and their subgroups, and the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and sensory. Functions of the organ systems are included at the introductory level to prepare students for a course in Human Physiology. Laboratory assignments develop the skills of observation, investigation, identification, discovery and dissection. The use of actual specimens, including cat dissection and observation of a human cadaver, is emphasized to assure that students learn the relative structure, functions, textures and variations in tissues not incorporated in models. Supplemental materials such as models, photographs, charts, videotapes, and digitized images are also provided. This course is required for students preparing for many Allied Health professions including, but not limited to, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physical Education and Kinesiology Training, and Physician’s Assistant and is a prerequisite for Human Physiology 3.</p>

<p>ANATMY 2, ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY 4 UNITS</p>

<p>Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5B (Biological Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Anatomy 1.</p>

<p>This course emphasizes developmental, comparative, gross anatomy as applied to various disciplines such as clinical medicine, anthropology, art, illustration, kinesiology and pathology in order to demonstrate practical and professional applications of anatomy. The laboratory experience includes individualized instruction in dissection of the human body. Students prepare seminars on specific anatomy topics for presentation to faculty and other students. Guest lecturers and field trips may be included.</p>