BI 231: Anatomy and Physiology 1
Check out the course syllabus. Keep in mind that this link does not get updated every single term, but the structure of the course has not significantly changed.
If you’re not a current BI231 student but are looking ahead, I recommend that you
- review these concepts from BI 112 (or equivalent prerequisite)
- Structure of cellular membranes and how it allows them to be selectively permeable.
- What molecules dissolve well in water and why? Why are other molecules hydrophobic (describe their chemical structure and how it interacts with water).
- Be able to predict when something will diffuse across a cellular membrane, move by osmosis, or move by active transport.
- How do enzymes work? What is a ligand?
- What is the relationship between structure (shape) and function?
- What is ATP and how is it used in the cell?
- What is a protein, in general? What are the functions of proteins in cells?
- What are acids and bases? What are buffers? What does pH measure and how?
- Begin memorizing the names of the anatomical landmarks of the body.
- Begin memorizing names of bones of the body. Use images in textbooks or online. You can then check your memory with an online quiz like this one (other quizzes are available on the right hand side).