MCBI 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
Messina College
School
MCBC
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall, Every Summer

Catalog details

Satisfies core
Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.24 / 5 · Very Good
46 responses
Instructor rating
4.52 / 5 · Excellent
46 responses
Terms evaluated
2
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Gerardo Serrato-Capuchina4.44.74.74.84.54.64.74.67–9 hrs/week22 of 26
Fall 2024Gerardo Serrato-Capuchina4.14.34.44.44.64.44.54.77–9 hrs/week24 of 27

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Gerardo Serrato-Capuchina · Ashby Hall 108 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered