ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (Human Biology 1a ) BSC101

Online Science School - Learn Human Biology via Distance Education

  • learn human biology
  • work in human health and wellbeing
  • excellent for further studies in this field.
  • study how the body works
  • what factors determine and affect a persons health.

This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the foundation yet broad knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

A comment from one of our Human Anatomy and Physiology (1A) students: "Very pleased with the work" L. Lowery

Open Learning - Study Human Anatomy and Physiology - Tutor Supported

• Learn at home, save money and time
• Study this course if you want a strong foundation in human biology.
• Study this course if you want to gain strong study and research skills
• Feel more confident in your understanding of anatomy and physiology - indepth study on each major system.

 

ACS Student Comment: The materials were clear and informative and lead you to explore other information. The online quizzes were a good way to check understanding. The assessments meant you needed to research in more depth. I have started an Occupational Therapy course at Uni so it has given me a good foundation. An excellent learning opportunity to work in my own time, but with support. Lisa Greenhead, UK - Human Biology 1a (Anatomy and Physiology) course.


COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENTS

There are 6 lessons as follows:

  1. Cells  Tissues -
    Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes.
  2. The Skeleton -
    Examines features of the human skeletal system.
  3. The Muscular System -
    Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function.
  4. The Nervous System -
    Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions.
  5. Digestion and Excretion -
    Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body.
  6. Physiological Systems -
    Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body.

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.

 

Duration: 100 hours

 

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.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS COURSE

  • 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
  • Explain different processes which occur in a properly functioning endocrine system.
  • 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)

 

VOCABULARY LIST

  • Cell membrane: This is the outer layer of the cell. It gives the cell its shape and holds the liquid inside the cell. It is semi-permeable which means it allows certain things to pass in and out of the cell. The membrane itself is a phospholipid bilayer.
  • Nucleus: This is the part of the cell which holds the genetic material, the chromosomes and chromatin which are concerned with reproduction of the cell. Inside the nucleus is the sub organelle known as the nucleolus, which functions to make and assemble ribosomes.
  • Cytoplasm: This is the water based fluid inside the cell which contains salts and other ions and molecules suspended in solution. Within the cytoplasm you will find filaments, proteins, organelles and vesicles.
  • Cytoskeleton: A network of protein filaments in the cytoplasm that provide a structural framework for the cell, and it is responsible for cell movements.
  • Golgi apparatus: This is essentially a large folding membrane. It serves as a processing factory within the cell, primarily working on proteins and lipids. It also packages macromolecules for transport to other regions of the cell, or for secretion.
  • Lysosomes: These organelles contain powerful enzymes known as hydolases that break down food molecules, old or unwanted organelles and even invading pathogens.
  • Ribosomes: ribosomes are tiny, roughly spherical structures attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum. They are involved in the synthesis of proteins. They also occur free in the cytoplasm.
  • Centriole: This is concerned with cell division, the reproduction of the cell and the movement of cell chromosomes.
  • Mitochondrion: Mitochondria (plural) are concerned with the respiration of the cell. Respiration produces energy for the cell. These are the cell’s powerhouses.
  • Endoplasmic reticulum: Another membrane organelle that associates with the nuclear membrane. Serves a variety of functions, the most important being protein synthesis and folding. Some proteins move on to the Golgi for more modification and final packaging.
  • Peroxisomes: These organelles contain peroxides that digest lipids and some other foods.
  • Fibrils: These are concerned with nervous responses.
  • Glycogen: A complex polymer of glucose that acts as a storage/supply of glucose in the liver and muscle cells.
  • Microfilament: Protein filaments that give shape, support and movement in non-muscle cells, and form the contractile units of muscle cells.
  • Secretory vesicle: A tiny sac inside the cell that contain molecules for secretion to the outside environment. These may be waste materials, or hormones, or other molecules with important function outside of the cell that produced them.

 

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