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Introduction to Human Physiology

MCELLBI XBW32

41637
Delivery Options Online

Explore the complexities of the cells, tissues, and major organs and systems of the human body. By focusing on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes and important diseases affecting normal human function, you’ll be able to delve into important themes in physiology such as:

  • how structure and function are closely related
  • why most processes require energy and how those processes are executed
  • the flow of information that coordinates body functions

By applying your knowledge and understanding of concepts and processes to real-life case studies, you will be able to describe the major organ systems’ basic anatomical features, their functional principles, their inter-relationships and their common pathologies.

See the Live Online version of this course.

Course Outline

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What You'll Learn

  • Basic Cell Functions
    • Homeostasis
    • Macromolecules and protein structure
    • The biology of water
    • Four tissue types
    • Energy and enzymes
    • Membrane transport
    • Receptors and signaling pathways
  • The Endocrine System
    • The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis
  • Neurons and the CNS
    • Action potentials
    • The synapse
    • Anatomy of the CNS
  • Sensory Systems and Motor Control
    • The somatic senses
    • The eye and vision
    • Autonomic division
  • The Muscular System
    • Skeletal and smooth muscle structure
    • Muscle action potentials
    • Muscle reflexes
  • The Cardiovascular System
    • The heart
    • Blood flow
    • The blood
  • The Respiratory System
    • Gas exchange
    • Gas transport
  • The Urinary System
    • The Nephron
    • Filtration, Reabsorption and Secretion
    • Hormonal control of salt and water balance
  • Digestion and Metabolism
    • Digestion and absorption
    • Central control of energy balance
    • The Fed and Fasted states


How You'll Learn

  • Reading assignments
  • Multimedia lectures
  • Research discussion assignments
  • Case study analyses and worksheets
  • Quizzes and a final exam


Is This Course Right for Me?
This course will benefit students looking for an introduction to human physiology as an undergraduate or post-graduate preparing for graduate school or post-baccalaureate programs in the health professions. This course will also be useful for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge for personal or employment purposes. Please ensure that you have fulfilled prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment.

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Sections

Section 028

Start Anytime Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$1,200.00


Type Online, Start Anytime

Enroll anytime and progress through the curriculum at your own pace.

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Kashif Ahmad

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. (Learn more.) You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course. Students must score a 70% or higher on the final exam to pass the course.

TEXTBOOK NOTE: Mastering A&P is optional for this course. The textbook and Mastering A&P can be bought as a package with either the print copy of the text (ISBN:978-0-13-470152-3), or with an eText (ISBN: 978-0-13-471480-6).

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn © 2019 Pearson 8th edition ISBN 0134605195 Textbook ISBN: 9780134605197
  • Other (Optional) Mastering A&P without Pearson eText -- Instant Access -- for Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn © 2019 Pearson 8th edition Textbook ISBN: 9780134702391

Section 029

Start Anytime Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$1,200.00


Type Online, Start Anytime

Enroll anytime and progress through the curriculum at your own pace.

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • John Placyk

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. (Learn more.) You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course. Students must score a 70% or higher on the final exam to pass the course.

TEXTBOOK NOTE: Mastering A&P is optional for this course. The textbook and Mastering A&P can be bought as a package with either the print copy of the text (ISBN:978-0-13-470152-3), or with an eText (ISBN: 978-0-13-471480-6).

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn © 2019 Pearson 8th edition ISBN 0134605195 Textbook ISBN: 9780134605197
  • Other (Optional) Mastering A&P without Pearson eText -- Instant Access -- for Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn © 2019 Pearson 8th edition Textbook ISBN: 9780134702391

This course applies to the following programs:

Advanced Biosciences Program

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Required Courses

  • Current Topics in the Biosciences

Electives

  • Biochemistry
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Genomic Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Pharmacology
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry
  • Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
  • Virology
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Pathophysiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biology of Aging
  • CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology

Course of Related Interest

  • Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

Learn More About this Program

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Preparatory Program

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Core Courses (Choose 2)

  • Biochemistry
  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry

Electives

  • Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
  • Concepts of Physics
  • Endocrinology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Genetics
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Human Physiology Laboratory
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Parasitology
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Mammalian Systemic Physiology
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Pathophysiology
  • Physics I
  • Physics II
  • Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
  • Principles of Molecular Biology
  • Principles of Toxicology
  • Virology
  • Virtual Hematology Laboratory
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology

Course of Related Interest

  • Genetic Variant Interpretation Workshop

Learn More About this Program

Post-Baccalaureate Accelerated Health Sciences Program

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Term 1 Required Courses

  • Start Anytime Course Orientation: Science
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Neuroscience
  • Current Topics in the Biosciences
  • Medical Terminology

Term 2 Required Courses

  • Biology of Aging
  • The Biology of Human Cancer
  • Medical Microbiology

Electives

  • Exercise Physiology
  • General Human Anatomy
  • Genetics
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Principles and Techniques of Molecular Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Post-Bacc MCAT Prep

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact for academic questions: extension-science-online@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-5932

Prerequisites

One year of high school or college chemistry
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Kashif Ahmad

Kashif Ahmad is currently a visiting professor at University of Illinois, College of Medicine in Urbana-Champaign, but has spent most of his life hopping around the world to such places as Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the U.S. After becoming a medical doctor, he graduated with a gold medal for his Ph.D. at National University of Singapore and has since thoroughly enjoyed research and teaching.

With his diverse background and experience, he teaches a variety of graduate and undergraduate life science courses in both classroom and online formats, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, dermatology, pharmacology and general biology. He has been teaching for more than 15 years and uses a problem-based approach. He enjoys watching movies with friends and family and exploring new places. Read more about Ahmad.

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John Placyk

Dr. Placyk, Ph.D., grew up in South Jersey where he completed his B.S. in Marine Science from Stockton University in 1998. He then earned his M.S. in Biology from Northern Michigan University in 2000, and his Ph.D. from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2006. Following additional time spent in Knoxville to pursue postdoctoral research, Dr. Placyk joined the biology faculty at the University of Texas at Tyler in 2007. After attaining tenure and a promotion to full professor, he decided to pursue teaching full time in 2019. Dr. Placyk currently teaches full-time at Trinity Valley Community College, in addition to serving as adjunct faculty at the UC Berkeley Extension (since 2012), the University of New England, and Olivet Nazarene University. Despite leaving his research lab behind, Dr. Placyk continues to publish peer-reviewed journal articles and is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Herpetology.

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