BIOL 42A - Section 1: Physiology - Section 1Instructor: Maria Miara Prerequisites: BIOL 14A and BIOL 15B. CHEM 25A and 25B are recommended. Course Description: Physiology, according to American Physiological Society, is the study of life, and how genes, cells, tissues, and organisms function. Physiologists are occupied with research on key physiological concepts of body systems function. The investigation of living systems at many levels includes molecular processes, cell function, and behavior of isolated tissues, organ systems and the whole organism. The physiologists work is not limited to cell and tissue culture and animal experiments but includes research in human subjects. Physiological studies of normal function provide the basis to understanding abnormal function that occurs in pathological states. Physiologists are always trying to understand the functional body responses to a variety of internal and external environmental challenges. In this context the physiology course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function and regulation of organ systems and integration of all systems in the human body. In addition, the importance of mechanisms of communication and control/ regulation to integrate all organ systems to maintain the homeostasis will be emphasized. Course content will include principles of homeostasis, neural & hormonal control mechanisms, sensory systems, muscle physiology, bone physiology, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and metabolism, renal, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems. Session: Extended Day: Online Asynchronous 10-week Time: Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: 2394 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: SN Enrollment Limit: 40 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,050 (+$50 Once per summer Registration Fee) Course Fees: Open to High School Students: No |
