The mammalian body as a single functional unit; studies include nervous, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Athena Title
Elements of Physiology
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in CBIO 3710, VPHY 3100E, VPHY 3107
Prerequisite
[(BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2108H) and (BIOL 1108L or BIOL 2108L)] and [(CHEM 1212-1212D and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1312-1312D and CHEM 1312L) or (CHEM 1412-1412D and CHEM 1412L)]
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will explain human bodily function through the lens of core concepts of physiology, including homeostasis, flow-down gradients, and structure <--> function.
Students will identify and analyze integrative physiological responses across systems and levels, from molecules and cells to tissues, organs, and the human organism.
Students will predict the consequences of perturbations to physiological systems and pathways.
Students will collaborate with peers through active listening and thoughtful contributions to solve physiology-based problems.
Topical Outline
Introduction and cell structure
Membrane physiology
Nervous system
Sensory physiology
Endocrine glands
Muscle
Heart and circulation
Blood Flow
Respiration
Kidney physiology
Digestive system
Metabolism
Reproduction
