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18 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BMS 100 The Human Body
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- One semester High School Biology.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
Structure and function of the human body. Non-technical introduction to anatomy, physiology, exercise, fitness and nutrition. Laboratory experiments in human physiology; study of human anatomical materials. Satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences, and Anatomy and Physiology requirements for SBCC LVN program. Does not satisfy requirements for ADN majors.
BMS 107 Human Anatomy
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- BIOL 110B
Structure of the human body. Laboratory includes study of a human anatomical specimen and comparative anatomy. Transferable to all four-year institutions, including nursing schools.
BMS 107D Human Anatomy Discussion
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Corequisite
- BMS 107.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Concurrent Discussion and problem solving course designed for students currently enrolled in BMS 107.
BMS 108 Human Physiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Advisory
- BMS 107, CHEM 101 or CHEM 104.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- C-ID
- BIOL 120B
Functions of the human body. Laboratory emphasizes recording physiological data from each student. Transferable to all four-year institutions, including nursing schools. Satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.
BMS 108D Human Physiology Discussion
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 (18 lecture)
- Corequisite
- BMS 108.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Concurrent Discussion and problem-solving course designed for students currently enrolled in BMS 108.
BMS 110 Physiology of Exercise
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Advisory
- BMS 107 and BMS 108.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides and in-depth analysis into the effects of acute and chronic physical activity on the structure and function of the human body. Specific emphasis on the chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and physical principles of exercise will be provided. The course will also include analyses of cellular respiration, biomechanics, the musculoskeletal system, body composition, ergogenic aids, athletic performance and other variables influencing exercise training, performance, and adaptations.
BMS 110L Physiology of Exercise Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- BMS 110 or
- Corequisite
- BMS 110.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Laboratory investigations of the effects of acute and chronic physical activity on the structure and function of the human body utilizing various fitness assessment methodologies.
BMS 118 Human Microanatomy
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Functional histology of the human body. Cell structure and function; architecture, control and integration of cells in tissues of all major organs.
BMS 119A Human Dissection: Head and Neck
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- BMS 107.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Directed dissection of the head and neck of a cadaver.
BMS 119B Human Dissection: Appendages
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- BMS 1119A.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Directed dissection of the appendages of a cadaver.
BMS 119C Human Dissection: Torso
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- BMS 119B.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Directed dissection of the external and internal structures of the torso of a cadaver.
BMS 127 Medical Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 101 or one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 104 or CHEM 155.
- Advisory
- BMS 108, BIOL 100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Surveys the microorganisms that contribute to human health and human disease. Biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and a variety of Eukaryotic organisms will be investigated; emphases includes the structural and metabolic diversity of microorganisms, and the molecular and cellular basis of host-microbe interactions.
BMS 128 Human Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- NUTR 110
Nutritional needs of the human body. Studies individual, local, national and world nutritional efforts.
BMS 128L Human Nutrition Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Corequisite
- BMS 128.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Laboratory investigations of human nutrition; nutritional analysis of food; and guidelines for prevention of chronic diseases through diet.
BMS 136 Biology Of Human Sexuality
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Biological aspects of human sexuality. Fundamental principles and current research focused on the anatomy and physiology of reproductive systems, hormonal control of reproduction, diversity of sexual responses, sexual arousal, basic genetics and heredity, early human development, pregnancy, birth, causes and treatments of infertility, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, age-related changes in sexual function and behavior, sexual dysfunction and comparative sexual behaviors.
BMS 146 Human Form and Function
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 (54 lecture)
- Advisory
- CHEM 101.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
Descriptive introduction to the structure and function of the human body.
BMS 146L Human Form and Function Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 (54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- BMS 146 or
- Corequisite
- BMS 146.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Laboratory exercises covering the structure and function of the human body for non-clinical students entering the HIT/CIM programs. Along with BMS 146 it satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences. Does not satisfy requirements for SBCC LVN or ADN majors.
BMS 157 General Microbiology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 108 (54 lecture, 54 lab)
- Prerequisite
- CHEM 101 or one year of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C or CHEM 104 or CHEM 155.
- Advisory
- BIOL 100, BMS 108.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Surveys the biology and ecology of various microbiological taxa: bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, protists, and microscopic animals. Emphasis placed on their symbiotic roles in nature, as well as on their evolution, taxonomy, metabolism, and genetics. Associated biotechnological techniques and industrial applications are explored.