This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. This course is 96 hours.
Fees:
Registration: $70.00
Parallel Course:
This course is a Short-Term Course that runs parallel to curriculum.
- Students who complete EMS 3163 at Wilson Community College will receive credit for BIO 163.
Continuing Education (CE) course credit related to curriculum instruction earned at Wilson Community College may be accepted for credit for Curriculum (CU) courses in specific programs. Students must have earned a satisfactory grade for the course. Credit may be granted for no more than 25 percent of the required courses in a diploma or associate degree curriculum, and no more than one course in a certificate program. The Dean for each division will approve Continuing Education courses and complete a CE to CU Credit form documenting that all course requirements have been met. The following conditions must be met in order to award credit for non-curriculum course work:
- Hours for CE course work are equivalent to the CU course
- Course Objectives are equivalent to the CU course
- Assessments – the successful completion of the CE course must be based on assessment
- Faculty credentials of the instructor teaching the CE course must meet all SACSCOC faculty credential requirements for the awarded credit course.
- Continuing Education units must be evaluated for curriculum credit within five years of completion for each course.
For more information, contact:

Administrative Assistant II
Department: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (252) 246-1287
Email: hpierce@wilsoncc.edu
Office: F100

Director of EMS
Department: Health Sciences
Phone: (252) 246-1296
Email: twillis@wilsoncc.edu
Office: B105f


Dean of Health Sciences
Department: Health Sciences Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (252) 246-1333
Email: myelverton@wilsoncc.edu
Office: G222a