BIOL 1300 Anatomy and Physiology 1
This course lays the foundation for the understanding of human anatomy and physiology. The first portion of the course covers cellular and molecular aspects of eukaryotic cell function: basic chemistry, macromolecules, cell structure, membrane transport, metabolism, gene expression, cell cycle control, and genetics. The course continues with the study of several organ systems. Beginning with the Integument, which is followed by the Skeletal and Muscular Systems, and ending this first semester with the Nervous System. The cellular and molecular basis for the functions of these systems is an integral element of this portion of the course.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Summer
Catalog details
- Corequisites
- BIOL1310
- Satisfies core
- Natural Science
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.77 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.85 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Haley Barlow | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 121 of 140 |
| Fall 2024 | Devin Mott | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 113 of 126 |
| Fall 2023 | Devin Mott | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 238 of 258 |
| Fall 2022 | Devin Mott | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 202 of 212 |
| Fall 2021 | Lisa Nelson | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 70 of 105 |