OLA-CourseIcon-BIOL-355
Human Anatomy
  • Course ID: BIO 355
  • Subject: Biological Sciences

Earn Your Human Anatomy Credits Online.

Students interested in Human Anatomy prior to August 2026 should look to BIO-314 Human Anatomy for Health Professions.

This is a detailed course in human anatomy and histology of major body systems. With the successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the major organs, structures, and the major functions of each body system. They will understand how form leads to function and be able to predict the function of a structure or organ based on its histology and organization. Students will engage in learning these structures and their relationships to each other through anatomical models, histological preparations, and study of human cadavers. Through this investigation, students will be able to predict which organs or body systems are affected with disease or injury. Students will work collaboratively to learn the organization of the human body and will gain an appreciation of the intricacy and detail of the human body.

By the end of this human anatomy for health course, students will be able to describe the major structures of the human body and their functions as part of the major organ systems.

Note: Knowledge of Biology I & II or equivalent is recommended to be successful in this course.

Our Human Anatomy for Health Professionals course is a great addition to degree programs that are already underway.  If you are interested in starting a degree program at Doane, please visit our website at www.doane.edu. 

Course Includes

  • illustration of a person talking. Lectures
  • illustration of a beaker. Labs
Labs fall into three categories: at-home labs, laboratory kits and virtual labs. At-home labs use commonly found household items or things that can easily be purchased and come with a set of instructions on how to complete the lab. Laboratory kits are used in this course and are very similar to at home-labs - items and directions required to complete the lab are sent directly to you via the purchase of a lab kit. Virtual labs are also used in this course and use designed simulations which walk you through any experiment and will ask you lab-related questions. Hands-on labs may require a video of you performing the lab and/or a completed lab report.

Share This Course

Share This Course

How This Course Works

Complete labs virtually or in your own home.

Need help or have questions? In addition to instructor access, every student receives support from an advisor.

Courses are completely online: lectures, discussion boards, and even group projects.

You'll be able to view course materials at the start of term.

Once courses begin, assignments are due each week.

Have a Question?
Contact an Enrollment Advisor

Doane advisors are here to answer any questions you may have and to help you navigate your Open Learning Academy enrollment. And once you’re registered, you’ll be assigned a personal advisor to assist with anything you might need to succeed. Fill out and submit the form below to contact an advisor today.

By submitting this information, you authorize Doane University to call or text you at the phone number provided. Doane University guarantees 100% privacy. Your information you provide will not be sold or shared with any third-party.

CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.