Engineering Physiology.

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This course is a lecture and lab-based review of the functions of the major organ systems of vertebrates with emphasis on the human body. Lectures cover basic anatomy, function and regulation of the nervous, endocrine, sensory, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and excretory systems, with the underlying theme of maintaining homeostasis while responding to physiological disturbances. Lab exercises demonstrate basic physiological processes and emphasize techniques of instrument-based data acquisition and data presentation. Prerequisites: Completion of all Fundamental Skills; BIOL 61; CHEM 24 or CHEM 25 all with a "C-" or better or permission of instructor.