Anatomy
2 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ANAT 30 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL 84
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is the study of anatomy coupled with physiology. Students compare the structure and function of human organ systems to those of other vertebrates. The laboratory includes dissection of sheep brains and hearts, cow eyes and other vertebrates. Laboratory experiments reinforce principles of anatomy and the basic principles of chemistry, cell biology, histology, embryology, and genetics.
ANAT 32 General Human Anatomy
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- ANAT 30 or BIOL 10 ENGL 84
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This in-depth course covers all eleven systems of the human body including related histology and pathology. The systems covered are skeletal, muscular, nervous, integument, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, immune, and lymphatic. Models of the human body and dissection of higher vertebrates are emphasized in laboratory. This course is designed for science, health-related, pre-nursing (Bachelor of Science in nursing), and pre-professional majors.