Fundamentals of Physiology for Environmental Health Scientists
EHSC 2100
3 hours
Fundamentals of Physiology for Environmental Health Scientists
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Course Description
An overview of cell and human physiology, including all major
organ systems and effects of diseases and environmental
contaminants on those systems. Anatomical and physiological
principles are reinforced with examples of how genetic disorders,
disease agents, and environmental contaminants disrupt normal
function.
Athena Title
Environmental Hlth Physiology
Prerequisite
BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L and BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L and CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to describe the major human anatomical and physiological systems.
Student will be able to identify the causative agents from the environment, symptoms, and treatments of many common diseases and disorders of the human body.
Student will be able to analyze current research journal articles as a tool to reinforce knowledge of anatomical systems. Find criticisms that can be addressed by further experimentation or modification of the materials and methods in the current papers as well as the data analysis and presentation.
Student will be able to examine the relationship between humans and the environment that impact the physiological systems.
Student will be able to compare among organs, tissues, and physiological systems their development, function, and susceptibility to disease and damage from exposures to environmental pollutants.
Topical Outline
Cell Anatomy and Physiology
Digestive System
Excretory System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Blood/Immune System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Exposome: Impacts of Lifetime Exposures on the Human Body
Novel Tools to Examine Environmental Exposures in Humans
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
