PHGY 170 Human Cell Physiology Units: 3.00
This is an introductory level course on the structure and function of human cells for students interested in pursuing human health-related disciplines. Students will also learn the principles of energy metabolism, cell growth and proliferation, and how cells interact with their environment. There is also an overall focus to relate cellular processes to human function and disease, culminating in a group presentation focused on one specific cell process and how it affects health. Students taking this course will be well-prepared for upper year molecular biology courses.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office. Learning Hours may vary.
Learning Hours: 114 (36 Online Activity, 78 Private Study)
Requirements: One-Way Exclusion KNPE 225/3.0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and describe basic cellular components to be able to characterize their roles in the structure and function of human cells (PLO 1,3; Assessment 1-5)
- Integrate a basic understanding of cellular processes to articulate how human cells interact with their environment (PLO 1,3; Assessment 1-5)
- Recognize key principles of human cell function in order to understand the cellular basis of health and disease (PLO 1,3; Assessment 1-5)
- Understand how cells, tissues, organs and systems work together in order identify and explain the mechanisms through which the body maintains homeostasis.