The field of medical science and medical education has accumulated huge amounts of information about human systems biology including anatomy, physiology and molecular medicine (biochemistry, immunology, microbiology etc.), this course will concentrate on knowledge (factual content, understanding processes and concepts), applied and critical cognitive skills (problem based learning, and situated and experiential learning.

The course will cover (but is not restricted to)

1.    Introduction to Anatomy

2.    Human Systems Physiology

It is expected that students will develop a broad, general understanding of the principles and concepts of human physiology, and understand the relationship of structure to function. Students will appreciate that structures permit some functions while; at the same time limit others.

 At a content/factual level, students will appreciate that some molecules (for example, enzymes, amino acids, nucleic acids and ATP) are ubiquitous, and so are processes and structures. Lastly, students will gain an understanding of homeostasis in physiological systems; they will recognize the checks and balances that exist in living processes.

Semester: Spring

Offered: Wed, 01/01/2014 - 03:00

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