Introduction to Human Physiology
XB32 (3 semester units in Molecular and Cell Biology)
Important: Special academic policies apply to XB courses.This course provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the complexities of the cells, tissues, and major organs and systems of the human body. The instructor presents a different system each week, concentrating on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes and important diseases affecting normal human function. UC Berkeley-matriculated undergraduate students may have XB coursework included with grade points on their Berkeley campus transcripts.
Prerequisite: One year of high school or college chemistry.
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KEITH EARNSHAW, M.S., Ph.D., has taught courses on anatomy and physiology for many years. He received a master of science in health physics/environmental toxicology from Purdue University and a doctorate in engineering science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He currently serves as an adjunct professor with North Carolina Wesleyan College, Southern New Hampshire University, and North Carolina State University.
- Online course: Internet access required
- Enroll anytime: You have 6 months to complete
- $740 (EDP 877019)
Proctored final exam
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function
Author: Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff, and Kevin T. Strang
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: 11th
Publication Year: 2007
ISBN: 0077216091
Tues. Sept. 2, Redwood City
MITCHELL BLANK, D.C., is an adjunct faculty member at Merritt College teaching all levels of physiology and anatomy courses. He is also a practicing chiropractor with three years of graduate study in anatomy and physiology. He brings 10 years of clinical experience and a unique understanding of the interrelationship structure and function to his classes.
- 15 meetings
- Sept. 2 to Dec. 16: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 11)
- Redwood City: Room 11, Peninsula Center, 1991 Broadway
- $795 (EDP 418178)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Human Physiology
Author: Stuart Ira Fox
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: 10th Edition
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 9780073312934
Mon. Sept. 8, Berkeley
MITCHELL BLANK, D.C., is an adjunct faculty member at Merritt College teaching all levels of physiology and anatomy courses. He is also a practicing chiropractor with three years of graduate study in anatomy and physiology. He brings 10 years of clinical experience and a unique understanding of the interrelationship structure and function to his classes.
- 15 meetings
- Sept. 8 to Dec. 15: Mon., 3-6 pm
- Berkeley: Room 205, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $795 (EDP 418350)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Human Physiology
Author: Stuart Ira Fox
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: 10th Edition
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 9780073312934
Mon. Sept. 8, Berkeley
MITCHELL BLANK, D.C., is an adjunct faculty member at Merritt College teaching all levels of physiology and anatomy courses. He is also a practicing chiropractor with three years of graduate study in anatomy and physiology. He brings 10 years of clinical experience and a unique understanding of the interrelationship structure and function to his classes.
- 15 meetings
- Sept. 8 to Dec. 15: Mon., 7-10 pm
- Berkeley: 20 Barrows Hall, UC campus
- $795 (EDP 418376)
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Textbook(s) for this course:
Human Physiology
Author: Stuart Ira Fox
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Edition: 10th Edition
Publication Year: 2008
ISBN: 9780073312934
Sections closed for enrollment
Tues. June 3, San Francisco
DANIELLE BEHONICK, Ph.D., is an instructor of biology at UC Berkeley Extension, Merritt College, and the University of San Francisco. Her interests include molecular, cell, and developmental biology, as well as anatomy and physiology. She has worked in a variety of academic and industrial research settings; has experience as a technical writer and edito; and has taught science for diverse groups, from seventh graders to college students.
- 15 meetings
- June 3 to July 29: Tues. and Thurs., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meetings July 1 and July 3)
- San Francisco: Room 808, UC Berkeley Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., 8th Floor (enter on Fremont St.)
- $750 (EDP 404723)
Mon. June 9, Berkeley
DANIELLE BEHONICK, Ph.D., is an instructor of biology at UC Berkeley Extension, Merritt College, and the University of San Francisco. Her interests include molecular, cell, and developmental biology, as well as anatomy and physiology. She has worked in a variety of academic and industrial research settings; has experience as a technical writer and edito; and has taught science for diverse groups, from seventh graders to college students.Revised class schedule in red.
- 15 meetings
- June 9 to July 30: Mon. and Wed., 2-5 pm (no meeting July 2)
- Berkeley: Room 206, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $750 (EDP 404913)
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