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Anatomy and Physiology I Online
BIOL 130 DL Anatomy and Physiology I
 Ocean County College is the first community college in the Northeastern United States to develop Anatomy and Physiology totally online with both content and laboratory being directed via distance learning. OCC has teamed up with McGraw-Hill Publishing and Hands-On Labs, Inc. to deliver the entire course through WebCT.
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Course Description
BIOL 130 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4 s.h. (3 + 2)
This course studies basic biochemistry and physiology of the cell, histology, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and the neuro-endocrine system. Dissection and laboratory instrumentation reinforce all lecture material. Prerequisites: High school biology or BIOL 114 required. High school chemistry is required.
Note: BIOL 131 Human Anatomy & Physiology II is now available online
Required Text
Students must purchase a special addition of the required text: Saladin, K. S. (2007). Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (Fourth Edition). New York : McGraw-Hill Publishing, Distance Learning Edition.
Approximate cost for book and access fee – $275
Students must purchase lab kit and microscope
 Vass, Laszlo (2006). Anatomy and Physiology I Independent Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Manual and Lab Kit: available through Hands-On Labs, Inc., Denver Colorado. LabPaq (AP Kit 1). Approximate cost for kit – $219
Microscope with Oil Immersion Lens, available from Hands-On Labs, Inc. Approximate cost for microscope and lens - $
129.
Students are required to purchase both the laboratory kit and microscope at least three weeks before the semester begins, and these materials are available (rush delivery is an option) from the above web link.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees are based on 4 semester hours and a $100 DL fee.
Safety
The LabPaq kits are safe, cost-effective and environment-friendly. The kits include a lab manual plus the basic equipment and supplies required to complete the full semester of lab assignments described in each manual. Students need to carefully follow the safety guidelines provided.
Who should take this course online?
 Advanced placement or highly motivated high school students who wish to get a jump start on OCC's nursing program.- Students who work full time and find it difficult to attend classes face-to-face because of time contraints.
- You must be an excellent student who is comfortable with computers.
- You should be a self starter and good at following directions.
- You must have taken high school Biology and Chemistry with a grade of C or better. Current high school students must have a grade of B or better and the permission their guidance councelor.
- You should have excellent reading comprehension skills. Students who are in developmental courses should not take this course online.
- Potential nursing students considering the One Day per Week Nursing Program.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Professor Marc Labella at (732) 255-0400 X2331 E-Mail Address: mlabella@ocean.edu
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