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Course Description

This is an introductory course that examines the fundamental integrative aspects of human physiological systems and their role in the maintenance of homeostasis. Course content is intended to serve the needs of non-bioscience students and includes the study of aspects of cellular metabolism, nerve and muscle function and general anatomy and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, central and peripheral nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems. This course cannot be used to fulfill requirements for any biological science minor.

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the relationship between the major organ systems and the circulatory system in maintaining blood homeostasis
  • Analyze the relevance of the regulatory systems (nervous and endocrine) in integrating the physiological processes of cells, tissues, and organs in the functioning whole body
  • Describe the fundamental and concepts relating to the reproduction of the human species
  • Examine the complexity and beauty of the physiological processes that we associate with life

Additional Requirements

Restriction: This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information. ANSC*3080,  BIOM*3200, HK*2810, HK*3810, ZOO*3600, ZOO*3620. Not available to BSC Students in biological science specializations, BAS program or BOH DCH & BOH_EFH Areas of Emphasis

If there are any concerns regarding missing prerequisites and/or restrictions, the Learner Success Advisor will contact you directly for further clarification after registration has been completed.

Technical Requirements

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Section Title
Concepts in Human Physiology
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
January 11, 2027 to April 12, 2027
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $695.56 Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units) $852.37 Click here to get more information
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $3,973.31 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
0.5 units
Reading List / Textbook

You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller. 

Section Notes

Note:  If you are in a degree program at the University of Guelph, please DO NOT register using the link above.  You must register through WebAdvisor.

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