Human Physiology

Catalog description

Looks at the structural and functional organization of various organ systems, including the endocrine, nervous, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems in humans. Furthermore, this course explores the homeostatic control systems as well as mechanisms of coordination between the various organ systems. Students will develop skills in data acquisition, analysis, and presentation through the use of primary literature and laboratory experiments. Includes one two-hour lab weekly. Credit may not be earned in both Human Physiology and Comparative Physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL-130 and Sophomore status. Both the lecture section and lab section must be taught by the same professor.