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SRJC ANAT 1 (Human Anatomy)

This page summarizes what ANAT 1 covers, the official prerequisites, how grading/exams are structured, and which majors/career paths commonly need the class as a prerequisite or foundation.

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At a glance

Course
ANAT 1 — Human Anatomy (SRJC)
Catalog focus
Gross and microscopic structure of human tissues, organs, and organ systems; includes dissection of human cadavers.
Intended for
Nursing and Dental Hygiene majors (per catalog description)
Grading
Grade or P/NP (per catalog description)
Transfer credit
CSU; UC (per catalog description)
Repeatability
Two repeats if grade was D, F, NC, or NP (per catalog description)

Workload (what to plan for)

  • Weekly lecture reading: 30–60 pages per week
  • Lab study time: 8–12 hours per week during regular + open lab hours
  • Lab practical exams: 7 lab practical exams
  • Lecture exams: 2–4 midterm exams + cumulative final (objective + essay components)

How you’re graded

  • Exams: 90–95% (lab practicals, midterms, cumulative final)
  • Skill demonstrations: 5–10% (cadaver dissection)

Practical implication: most points come from exams, especially lab practicals + cumulative final.

Majors / career paths that commonly need ANAT 1

ANAT 1 is often a prerequisite or core foundation course for many health pathways. Requirements vary by program.

SRJC Nursing + Dental Hygiene

  • The SRJC catalog description explicitly notes ANAT 1 is intended for Nursing and Dental Hygiene majors.
  • If you’re aiming for these programs, treat Anatomy as a prerequisite-grade course: plan for consistent weekly lab time.

Allied Health (common examples)

  • Many allied health programs commonly require Anatomy and/or Anatomy + Physiology as prerequisites.
  • Examples often include PTA/OTA-type pathways, imaging/diagnostic tracks, and other patient-care support roles (requirements vary).

Pre-health foundations (varies by school)

  • Anatomy can strengthen foundations for PA/PT-type tracks and human-biology-heavy majors.
  • Some target programs prefer a combined A&P sequence; others accept separate Anatomy + Physiology. Always verify the exact prerequisite language for your target program.

Best practice: verify prerequisites directly on the program page for the year you’re applying.

Prerequisites (per catalog)

Always confirm prerequisites in the current SRJC catalog / your student portal before enrolling.

Learning outcomes

What you should be able to do by the end of the course (from the outline you shared).

  1. Describe the basic anatomical design of the human body (bilateral symmetry, segmentation, tube-within-a-tube design, cavities, fluid compartments).
  2. Name the organ systems and describe basic structure and functions.
  3. Recognize and describe organs of each system: location, gross anatomy, histological features, and functions.
  4. Differentiate the four major tissue types and identify subtypes; locate them in body structures.
  5. Identify listed anatomical structures in lab using slides, models, charts, specimens, cadavers, skeletons.
  6. Evaluate features of the body that protect essential organs and functions.
  7. Perform dissection of some major organs in a cadaver.

Topics and scope (course outline)

Expand each unit to see what’s covered. Lab identification is integrated across all units.

I. Human Body Introduction Expand
  • Human body plan
  • Body cavities
  • Planes and reference terms
  • Levels of biological organization
II. Cells and Tissues Expand
  • Cell diversity and organelles
  • Epithelial tissues
  • Connective tissue proper
III. Integumentary System Expand
  • Skin
  • Accessory structures: hair, nails, glands
IV. Skeletal System Expand
  • Bone and cartilage tissue
  • Bones as organs
  • Axial skeleton
  • Appendicular skeleton
  • Joints
  • Surface anatomy
V. Muscular System Expand
  • Muscle tissue
  • Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
  • Muscles as organs
  • Muscle actions
VI. Circulatory Systems Expand
  • Coelom and viscera
  • Heart structure and function
  • Circuits and blood vessels
  • Blood composition and cells
  • Lymphatic system
VII. Nervous System Expand
  • Nervous tissue
  • Central nervous system: spinal cord, brain, meninges & CSF circulation
  • Peripheral nervous system: cranial nerves, spinal nerves
  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Special senses: eye, ear
VIII. Digestive System Expand
  • Organs of the GI tract
  • Accessory organs and glands
IX. Respiratory System Expand

Covered as part of the lecture + lab sequence.

X. Urinary System Expand

Covered as part of the lecture + lab sequence.

XI. Reproductive System Expand
  • Male reproductive system
  • Female reproductive system
XII. Laboratory Material Expand
  • All above structures identified using histological slides, models, charts, specimens, human cadavers, and skeletons.

Lab note: “All of the above mentioned structures will also be identified” using histology slides, models, charts, specimens, cadavers, and skeletons.

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FAQ

What is SRJC ANAT 1, in plain English?
It’s a high-detail course on human body structure at both the gross (what you can see) and microscopic (histology) levels, with lab identification and cadaver dissection as core components.
What are the official prerequisites?
BIO 10 or higher (V7) and ENGL C1000 (or ENGL 1A), per the catalog description you provided.
How heavy is the weekly workload?
Plan for 30–60 pages of lecture reading per week and 8–12 hours per week of lab study time, plus exam prep (especially before lab practicals).
What are the main graded components?
Exams are 90–95% (lab practicals + lecture midterms + cumulative final). Cadaver dissection skill demonstrations are 5–10%.
What’s the equivalent of SRJC ANAT 1 at other North Bay community colleges?
Course numbers vary by college, but you’ll usually look for a 5-unit course titled “Human Anatomy” with a lab component (often using models + histology, and sometimes cadaver lab). Examples in the North Bay include: College of Marin BIOL 120 (Human Anatomy), Napa Valley College BIOL 218 (Human Anatomy), Mendocino College BIO-230 (Human Anatomy), and Solano Community College BIO 004 (Human Anatomy). Always confirm the current course description and units in each college’s catalog.
If I take Anatomy at another college, will it count for SRJC programs?
Sometimes—but you must verify with the specific SRJC program you’re applying to (and/or a counselor). Programs often care that the course matches content, units, and includes a real lab. If the program says “Human Anatomy with lab” (or requires cadaver work), make sure the outside course clearly matches those requirements before you commit.
Is a combined Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) sequence the same as ANAT 1?
Not automatically. Some colleges run a combined A&P sequence, while SRJC ANAT 1 is a dedicated Anatomy course. Some programs accept either route, and others specify Anatomy as a separate prerequisite. Check your target program’s prerequisite language (and the catalog description for the course you plan to take).
Can I take the equivalent course online?
It depends on your target program and the specific course format. Some colleges offer online lecture sections, but programs may still require an in-person lab component. Before enrolling, confirm (1) whether the course includes a lab and (2) whether your target program accepts the delivery format (online/hybrid/in-person).
Is this page affiliated with SRJC?
No. This is an independent guide and tutoring service, not affiliated with Santa Rosa Junior College.