Organ Systems

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The goal of the Organ Systems is for students to understand how the physiology of every major organ system contributes to the regulation of overall homeostasis in the human body. The course develops a conceptual model for understanding the integrated function of major organ systems in the body, utilizing principles of human anatomy, embryology, histology, and molecular and cellular biology. Students will also use elements of pathophysiology and pharmacology to probe the homeostatic disturbances to organ systems in response to injury and disease. While all organ systems in the body are covered, the final seven weeks of the course focus on the biology of the nervous system. This course is instructed using principles and practices of team-based learning, which include the flipped classroom, weekly assessments, and team-based application exercises. Students will also participate in guided laboratory exercises using virtual microscopy and dissection of human brain specimens. Prerequisite: HLTHSCI 501 and 502. Credit: 5. (Degree requirement) (Graded)