Physiology
This course presents a survey of the functional relationships between major organ systems, tissues and cells within the human body. A heavy emphasis on the biochemistry of major physiological mechanisms will lead to an understanding of the interactions between tissues that contribute to overall homeostasis in the human body. Laboratory exercises emphasize the development of both laboratory skills pertinent to physiology as well as an understanding of the nature and significance of a variety of physiological parameters which will be measured in the lab including ECG, respiratory measurements, electromyogram, pH and buffers, enzyme activity, and others. The physiology course fulfills a general education science requirement and serves as a gateway course to the nursing program.