Dive into the human body's intricate systems in this laboratory-intensive course designed for juniors and seniors. Physiology explores the organization, structures, and processes of the body’s organs and tissues, with comparisons to similar structures in other animals. This course provides a hands-on, immersive experience for students passionate about the biological and medical sciences. 

Students will investigate the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems, as well as the endocrine and excretory systems, focusing on their roles in maintaining homeostasis. Laboratory experiments, including dissections and tissue observations, are integral to the curriculum. Participation in these labs is required and offers opportunities to collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data. Dissections and observations of raw organs and tissues are a required part of the curriculum. All students enrolled in the course are expected to participate in these labs and activities. 

Through collaborative projects, discussions, and hands-on experiments, students will sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry skills. This course not only fulfills the University of California laboratory science requirement but also lays a strong foundation for future studies in biology and medicine. 

At a glance:

• Comprehensive Exploration:  Study the organization, functions, and interconnectivity of the human body’s systems, with animal structure comparisons.

• In-Depth Curriculum:  Cover key systems such as nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and excretory.

• Hands-On Learning:  Engage in required labs, dissections, and tissue observations to explore physiological concepts deeply.

• Skill Development:  Build critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific inquiry, and collaboration skills.

• Future-Ready:  Gain a strong foundation for advanced studies while meeting the University of California lab science requirement.