Biology (BIOL) 230
Human Physiology (Revision 7)
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Delivery Mode:Individualized study online with home simulations and labs. This course is charged a lab fee.
BIOL 230 lab exemption.
Credits: 6
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite:Knowledge of basic chemistry or biology is recommended.
Precluded Course: BIOL 235. (BIOL 230 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for BIOL 235.)
Centre: Centre for Science
BIOL 230 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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Overview
Welcome to Biology 230: Human Physiology, a six‑credit, university‑level course that covers all major aspects of the physiology of the human body, including basic anatomy, fundamental organic chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the integration, organization, and control of the organism’s body systems. After completing this course, you will have acquired an understanding of physiology, physiological adaptations to special conditions, and some of the physiological factors in disease processes.
Outline
Unit 1: Homeostasis: The Foundation of Physiology
Unit 2: Cell Physiology
Unit 3: The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential
Unit 4: Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication
Unit 5: The Central Nervous System
Unit 6: The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division; Special Senses
Unit 7: The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division
Unit 8: Muscle Physiology
Unit 9: Cardiac Physiology
Unit 10: The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure
Unit 11: The Blood and Body Defenses
Unit 12: The Respiratory System
Unit 13: The Urinary System
Unit 14: Fluid and Acid-Base Balance
Unit 15: The Digestive System
Unit 16: Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation
Unit 17: The Endocrine System
Unit 18: The Reproductive System
Evaluation
To receive credit for BIOL 230, you must complete all three tutor‑marked exercises, the laboratory assignment, and the three examinations. You must also achieve a minimum passing grade of 50 percent on the Final Examination. The passing grade for this course is “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| 3 TME's | Lab. Assignment | Midterm Exam 1 | Midterm Exam 2 | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21% | 19% | 15% | 20% | 25% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Sherwood, L. (2006). Fundamentals of physiology – A human perspective (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thompson Brooks/Cole.
Harley, J.P. (2006). Study guide for Sherwood’s fundamentals of physiology—A human perspective (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thompson Brooks/Cole.
Stabler, T., Peterson, G., Smith, L., Peterson G., Lokuta A. (2008). PhysioEx 7.0 for human physiology: Laboratory simulations in physiology. San Francisco: Pearson Education.
Other Materials
Students will access all other course materials online.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 7, September 26, 2008.
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Last updated by SAS 02/04/2016 08:34:06
