Human Anatomy

Gain a basic understanding of how the human body works. This course is designed to cover the fundamental concepts of human physiology. A general overview of most of the systems of the human body will be presented along with a discussion about regulation and the medical relevance of the physiological concepts. Although the course is geared toward students who have limited science and math backgrounds, the textbook provides enough detail to satisfy those students who want to enter the health professions. Topics include the following systems: nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive.
 

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the functional roles of the organs that constitute each of the body systems
• Identify the structural‐functional relationships of various cells, organs and systems within the human body
• Explain the foundational concepts that guide the functioning and regulation of the major organ systems
• Discuss the relationships between the different body systems
• Describe common pathologies that affect different organ systems
• Apply knowledge to interpret and analyze case studies
• Synthesize and integrate knowledge to explain the molecular basis of diseases

This is a lecture only course, there is NO LAB component.

Other Credits: 45 hours of continuing education credit

Course Number: BIOL-40366
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)

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3/25/2024 - 6/14/2024

$745

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• SECTION ID:

  177885

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Metwalli, Sari, MD Degree and MS Degree in Forensic Sciences

  Sari Metwali holds an MD degree and an MS degree in forensic sciences. He currently teaches biological sciences, advanced pharmacology and advanced pathophysiology, medical assisting and medical coding courses, as well as vocational, undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of state and private universities in San Diego.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Human Anatomy 9th
  by Martini/Tallitsch
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780134320762

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 3/28/24.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  3/25/2024 - 6/14/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.