Course Description
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 3100, VPHY 3107
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The mammalian body as a single functional unit; studies include nervous, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Topical Outline
Introduction and cell structure Membrane physiology Nervous system Sensory physiology Endocrine glands Muscle Heart and circulation Blood flow Respiration Immune system Kidney physiology Digestive system Metabolism Reproduction
Syllabus