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Human Physiology

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

478

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the mechanisms of various physiological processes that underlie the function of the human body as a whole.

Outcome

Design and execute laboratory experiments in human physiology, and interpret data obtained.

Outcome

Write and peer-review standard scientific reports.

Outcome

Read, interpret and critique journal papers in the area of mammalian physiology.

Outcome

Locate relevant and reputable information to research current physiological topics.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Communications, Integration, and Homeostasis 3% Endocrine System 5% Nervous System 5% Sensory Physiology 10% Efferent Peripheral Nervous System 5% Muscle Physiology 10% Cardiovascular Physiology 12% Blood Flow and Blood Pressure 5% Respiratory Physiology 10% Digestive Physiology 10% Renal Physiology 10% Metabolism, Energy Balance and Growth 5% Reproduction & Development 10%