This course is an examination of human anatomy and the basic principles of physiology. In addition to microscopic and gross anatomy of the human body, students will learn about fundamental mechanisms that underlie the function of cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
The course is an examination of human anatomy and the basic principles of physiology. In addition to microscopic and gross anatomy of the human body, students will learn about fundamental mechanisms that underlie the function of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Principles of biological organization at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. Includes interactions between the organism and the physical environment, the organism and other organisms, energy flow, nutrient cycles, population structure and growth, and community ecology, biodiversity, and conservation biology. Current environmental problems are not emphasized. Does not include laboratory or fieldwork.
Hormones and chemical signals that regulate virtually all biological processes are produced by specialized cells in both the brain and the body. This course is designed to provide an overview of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of vertebrate endocrine systems, with an emphasis on humans. Topics will include the various classes and sources of hormones, production and synthesis of hormones, receptors and target tissues, mechanisms of action and regulation, pathological conditions associated with endocrine imbalance, and an evolutionary and comparative perspective.
What is a poison, anyway? What does literature and film tell us about poisons? What about science? In this class, we will examine how poisons work, and how humans and other creatures have used them for both good and evil. We will also explore how the products we use can poison ourselves, our communities, and our ecosystem. Â