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Introduction to Human Physiology
PHYSCI XL 3
Inquire into life as we know it by understanding the organization of human body, from molecular to cellular to tissues and organs and how they are integrated to make life happen.
Develop a consciousness of learned material for abductive reasoning of physiology
Organize physiological concepts into a logical spectrum
About this course:
This course provides students with an understanding of the human body and its organization--from molecular to cellular to tissues and organs--and how component parts function in an integrated manner to permit life as we know it. Transferable for UC credit.
No meetings November 11, 2025 and November 25 & 27, 2025.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Life Sciences. Not open for credit to Physiological Science majors.
Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required. Materials 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 hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
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