The Human Body: How It Functions

PHYSCI X 449

Using a systems approach, this course provides an understanding of the human body as an integration of biochemical, mechanical, and physical functions.

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What you can learn.

Address normal human body functions from very basic molecular interactions to complex organ systems
Understand how various systems within the human body interact with each other

About this course:

The body is a dynamic organism exhibiting a complex integration of biochemical, mechanical and physical functions. This course provides a systems approach in order to understand the normal function of cells, nerves, hormones, muscles, respiratory system, heart and circulation, immune system, digestion and metabolism.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 23 - September 7

This section has no set meeting times.

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Instructor: John Farr

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Fee:

$850.00

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Notes

This course provides a foundation for additional required courses in the Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate and should be taken first. Meets physiology requirement in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate

Enrollment deadline: Jun 29th, 2025. Internet access required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to fitness@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Human Physiology by Stuart Ira Fox (Author), Krista Rompolski (Author)

McGraw Hill

ISBN 978-1264354726