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Undergraduate Course of Biology > Athabasca University

Biology (BIOL) 230
Human Physiology

Overview

Welcome to Biology 230: Human Physiology, a six‑credit, university‑level course that covers all major aspects of the physiology of the human body, including basic anatomy, fundamental organic chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the integration, organization, and control of the organism’s body systems. After completing this course, you will have acquired an understanding of physiology, physiological adaptations to special conditions, and some of the physiological factors in disease processes.
Outline

Unit 1: Homeostasis: The Foundation of Physiology

Unit 2: Cell Physiology

Unit 3: The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Unit 4: Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

Unit 5: The Central Nervous System

Unit 6: The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses

Unit 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Unit 8: Muscle Physiology

Unit 9: Cardiac Physiology

Unit 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Unit 11: The Blood and Body Defenses

Unit 12: The Respiratory System

Unit 13: The Urinary System

Unit 14: Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Unit 15: The Digestive System

Unit 16: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Unit 17: The Endocrine System

Unit 18: The Reproductive System

Undergraduate Course of Biology > Athabasca University

Biology (BIOL) 235
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Overview

Welcome to Biology 235: Human Anatomy and Physiology, a six-credit, university-level course that covers all major elements of the human body, including basic anatomy, fundamental organic chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the integration, organization, and control of all the body systems. While completing this course, you will acquire an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, of physiological adaptations to special conditions, and of some of the physiological factors in disease processes.
Outline

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization

Chapter 3: The Cellular Level of Organization

Chapter 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

Chapter 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

Chapter 7: The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

Chapter 8: The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Chapter 9: Joints

Chapter 10: Muscular Tissue

Chapter 11: The Muscular System

Chapter 12: Nervous Tissue

Chapter 13: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Chapter 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Chapter 15: The Autonomic Nervous System

Chapter 16: Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

Chapter 17: The Special Senses

Chapter 18: The Endocrine System

Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

Chapter 20: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Chapter 21: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

Chapter 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Chapter 23: The Respiratory System

Chapter 24: The Digestive System

Chapter 25: Metabolism and Nutrition

Chapter 26: The Urinary System

Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Chapter 28: The Reproductive Systems

Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance

BIO 370 General Physiology

Human and animal physiology, with a comparative approach to the study of muscle contraction; blood circulation and respiration; metabolic and temperature controls; digestion and excretion; and nervous, sensory, and endocrine functions. The laboratory exercises focus on the investigation of basic concepts of animal and human physiology at the cellular and systems levels. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisites: BIO 240 or permission of instructor. (Fall) Cromarty/Four credits

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