PH 0312 - Human Physiology

Description
This course is devoted to the study of the functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, cardiac, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body, with a brief introduction to the immune system. The course stresses the relationship between the biochemistry, anatomy, histology, and physiology of normal cells, tissues and organs within these systems. The roles of the nervous and endocrine systems in the regulation of functions of these systems are also included. The bases for clinical tests used to evaluate the function of each system are discussed. Case histories are examined to correlate content to clinical situations as well as to introduce the student to abnormalities of each system. Course instruction includes lectures, laboratory activities, and small-group discussions and activities.

Course Delivery Model(s): Online Interactive

Lecture Hours: 75
Lab Hours: 15
Total Hours: 90
Credits: 5.5

Prerequisites: GA 0102, GA 0202, CTAP 103
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Letter