BIOL 1120

Course code BIOL 1120

Credit 4.0

Length 120.0 hours

Course outline View

This course and its companion course, Human Anatomy and Physiology 2, deal with the relationship between structure and function in human biology. Lectures emphasize basic concepts in biology and the role of the major organ systems of the human body. Laboratory activities examine anatomical relationships and the physiological functioning of human organs.

Prerequisites

Biology 11, Biology 12, Chemistry 11, Precalculus 11, all with a minimum grade of 'C+'; or active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of British Columbia.

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What you will learn

  • Biochemical Concepts in Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Histology
  • Nervous System (components, anatomy of nerves, brain structure and function, neural and synaptic transmission, drugs and anaesthesia
  • Sensory Systems
  • Endocrine System
  • Reproductive System
  • Pregnancy and Development

How to register

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41673 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Lab
Online
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41674 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Online
Lab
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
VCC Broadway Building A
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41688 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Lab
Online
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41700 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Online
Lab
Lecture
Online
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61011 May 4, 2026
to August 21, 2026
Online
Lab
Online
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61012 May 4, 2026
to August 21, 2026
Lab
Online
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61153 April 27, 2026
to August 21, 2026
Lab
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
Online
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at sie@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.