Comprehensive Introductory Course in Human Biology " ...it is very informative and worthwhile. I am glad I started the course. Of the many available from different schools, this offers the best value for money. "- Sonia, studying Human Biology
The information given was excellent, but the assignments also made you look further to find answers yourself and I find this a much better way of learning than just being handed all the answers. It has given me a grounding knowledge in human biology which is perfect as I am applying to study Chiropractics at university next year. I couldn’t have asked for more from my tutor. She was very thorough and extremely helpful with any problems I encountered. - Kate, Anatomy
Learn about Anatomy and Physiology by Distance Learning
Flexible study - study where and when best suits you
Option to study either online, or using printed notes, or a CD
Options for further, more advanced studies for any students who choose to continue beyond this course
Duration : 100 hours
Comment from one of our Human Anatomy and Physiology (1A) students: "Very pleased with the work" L. Lowery
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading. There are 6 lessons as follows:
Cells and Tissues -
The Skeleton -
The Muscular System -
The Nervous System –
Digestion & Excretion -
Physiological Systems –
AIMS FOR LEARNING
To explain the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
Explain features of the human skeletal system.
Describe the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
Explain the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
Explain different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
Explain different physiological systems of the body.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WILL DO:
Observe parts of the and identify parts of the human body
Dissect an animal heart (obtained from a butcher)
Observe different types of animal tissues (obtained from a butcher)
Prepare a summary explaining the function of the main types of human body tissues.
Explain, in your own words, different problems that can occur with different human tissues.
Explain cellular division (mitosis and meiosis)
Explain problems that can occur with different bones
Explain the purpose of different structural components of muscle tissue, in an human muscle
of your choice.
Explain the function of a typical nerve cell, using words and illustrations.
Explain the function of the central nervous system, using words and illustrations
Describe different physiological process which occur in the digestive system.
Describe different physiological process which occur in a properly functioning excretory system.
Broadly classify the effects of hormones
Describe the anatomy of the lung
List the parts of the respiratory system
Define inspiration and expiration
Discuss the trachea
Explain processes that occur in a properly functioning respiratory system.
Draw and label diagrams of the parts of respiratory system
Research further information relevant to human anatomy and physiology, using resources available to you (which may be different for different students)
Overall course aim : Successful completion of this course/module will enable you to understand basic human anatomy and physiology which is essential for health sciences. This course naturally progresses onto Anatomy II and Physiology II and is a pre-requisite for both. Prerequisites: None
Extract from the course notes:
There are several different types of bone which will be discussed later in this section.
A typical bone is made up of a shaft and two ends (known as extremities). The outer shell of a typical bone is known as compact bone. This layer is hard and covers most of the surface of the bone. The two extremities consist of spongy bone. This is made up of plates that form a porous network.
The spaces within this network are usually filled with bone marrow which is a soft, fatty substance. Inside the shaft is the medullary cavity which is a hollow that is filled with bone marrow. Some bone ends are involved in joint movement. Where this occurs the extremity is covered with a thin layer of smooth cartilage. This cartilage is called the articular cartilage and its job is to provide a friction-free surface to aid movement.
Around the entire surface of the bone (except where there is articular cartilage) is a thin, fibrous membrane called the periosteum. Bone-forming cells are located here and are responsible for laying down bone to increase the width of long bones. It also lays down bone in response to healing at places where fractures have occurred.
Between the shaft and extremity is a disc of cartilage called the epiphysial cartilage. Osteoblasts (bone forming cells) are located in this disc and lay down bone which makes the bone longer. This disc is only active in the human until mature size is reached. After this, the disc ossifies. In humans this happens in the late teens or early twenties.
About one third of the weight of bone consists of fibrous tissues and cells which make a framework. Two thirds consists of the inorganic salts which are deposited within the framework to make bone tissue hard. These salts are chiefly calcium and phosphorus (in fact, calcium phosphate accounts for some 80% of salts deposited in bone). Other salts include calcium carbonate and magnesium phosphate.
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