BIOL 1220

Course code BIOL 1220

Credit 4.0

Length 120.0 hours

Course outline View

This course and its companion course, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, deal with the relationship between structure and function in human biology. Lectures continue an investigation of the role of the major organ systems of the human body. Laboratory activities examine anatomical relationships and the physiological functioning of human organs.

Prerequisites

BIOL 1120 with a minimum 'C' grade.

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What you will learn

  • Integument
  • Skeletal and Muscular Systems
  • Respiratory System
  • Circulatory System (exercise physiology)
  • Lymphatic System and Immunity
  • Digestive System (nutrition)
  • Excretory System (homeostasis and acid-base chemistry)

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
41675 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Online
Lab
Lecture
Online
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3700
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41676 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Online
Lab
Lecture
Online
VCC Broadway Building B - Room 2209
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41684 January 5, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Online
Lab
Lecture
Online
VCC Broadway Building B - Room 1208
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41701 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
61014 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
61015 May 4, 2026
to August 21, 2026
Lab
Online
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42942 January 2, 2026
to April 22, 2026
Lab
Online
Lecture
VCC Broadway Building A - Room 3275
Online
VCC Broadway Building A
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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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