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Human Physiology


Course Overview

This course examines human physiology, emphasizing the intricate homeostatic mechanisms maintaining the body's integrated functions. Students will have the unique opportunity to engage with an Anatomage table, allowing them to explore and visualize real-life anatomical structures in extraordinary detail. Students will also have hands on experiences listening to heart sounds and taking blood pressures as well as carrying out simple clinical reflex response tests. The curriculum will cover cellular communication processes and the endocrinological and neurophysiological communication systems. Additionally, students will delve into muscle physiology and the complexities and beauty of the cardiovascular, pulmonary renal systems.

Course Information

Credit:
Noncredit
Grading:
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Categories:
  • Human Health / Public Health

Program Information

Pre-College Program

The Emory Pre-College Program offers students an opportunity to experience many aspects of college life.

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Course Dates and Details

ProgramCourse DatesClass TimeFormatStatus
Pre-College ProgramSession A:
Sun, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 28, 2025
  • M-F 9:00 - 11:30am
on-campusopen

Instructors

Iain Shepherd