
Human Physiology
Course Description
Highly Recommended Prerequisite: Human Anatomy (BIO251 and BIO251L) or equivalent
This course is the first in a two part series covering a general study of life processes, emphasizing basic concepts of biology suitable as a general education elective for non-science majors.
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Level:
Undergraduate -
Frequency:
Every 5 Weeks -
Delivery Method:
Interactive Online/Self-Paced Online -
Duration:
5 Weeks
Course Structure
Lectures
Both On-Ground classes and Interactive Online classes take place during scheduled class time and require students to meet the attendance and participation requirements set by instructors. On-Ground classes meet in person while Interactive Online classes meet on Zoom (i.e. in a synchronous format). Both formats utilize a mix of presentations and small group discussions where students learn to tie key foundational concepts to clinical practice and other real-world applications. Self-Paced Online classes are designed for students to study independently on their own schedule under the guidance of an instructor (i.e. in an asynchronous format). There are no attendance requirements in scheduled class sessions, but students must interact regularly with their instructor and meet assignment due dates to demonstrate their understanding of course content. Students can set up appointments to meet individually or in small groups with instructors as needed via Zoom.
Labs
Lab courses provide hands-on experiences that complement the lectures. Online labs simulate hands-on learning while reinforcing problem-solving skills required in healthcare settings. In On-Ground labs, students have access to dedicated lab resources at SCU’s campus, including chemistry, microbiology.
Student Support
Regardless of how students choose to learn, tutoring in any subject is available to fit student schedules. Students can also take advantage of exclusive SCU health sciences workshops, student events, and symposia offered by the University.
This course is typically needed for:
- Nursing Programs
- Physical Therapy Programs
- Pharmacy Programs
- Occupational Therapy Programs
- Medical Schools
- Veterinary Programs
- Dentistry Programs
- Chiropractic Programs
- Optometry Programs
Available Formats
All classes at SCU are recorded the same way on transcripts; there is no indication of format.
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Online
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous)
- Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous)
- Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
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On-Ground
- On-Ground Lecture
- On-Ground Lab
- On-Ground Lecture & Lab
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Online & On-Ground
- Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & On-Ground Lab
- Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & On-Ground Lab
Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$2,060.00
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Lecture
Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
5 days left to registerClass Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Linette Nalbandyan
Duration
5 Weeks
LabJun 12, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Amanda Di Maso
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Babak Aryanfar
Duration
5 Weeks
LabJul 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Joan Murillo
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabSep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Oct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabOct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabNov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$2,060.00
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Lecture
Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabSep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Oct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabOct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Sat - Sun2:00PM - 5:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabNov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$2,060.00
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Lecture
Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabSep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Oct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
Sat - Sun8:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabOct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Sat - Sun2:00PM - 5:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabNov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$2,060.00
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Lecture
Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 15, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
Leili Hatami
Duration
5 Weeks
LabJul 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Joan Murillo
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabSep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Lecture
Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabNov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$1,545.00
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Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
5 days left to registerClass Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Linette Nalbandyan
Duration
5 Weeks
6 seats left Register
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Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Babak Aryanfar
Duration
5 Weeks
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Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Oct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Self-Paced Online Lab (Asynchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Tuition
$515.00
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Jun 12, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
5 days left to registerLab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Amanda Di Maso
Duration
5 Weeks
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Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
Joan Murillo
Duration
5 Weeks
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Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 8, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Oct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023
Lab Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$1,545.00
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Jun 15, 2023 - Jul 14, 2023
5 days left to registerClass Schedule
Thurs - Fri1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
Sumana Pasala
Duration
5 Weeks
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Jul 22, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023
Class Schedule
Sat - Sun8:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Instructor
Joan Murillo
Duration
5 Weeks
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Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 15, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
Leili Hatami
Duration
5 Weeks
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Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Oct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
Sat - Sun8:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Class Schedule
Mon - Tues1:00PM - 5:30PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Interactive Online Lab (Synchronous)
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Tuition
$515.00
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Sep 5, 2023 - Oct 3, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Oct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Sat - Sun2:00PM - 5:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
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Nov 13, 2023 - Dec 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Mon - Tues6:00PM - 9:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
On-Ground Lab
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Tuition
$515.00
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Oct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Sat - Sun8:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
On-Ground Lecture
This is currently unavailable.
On-Ground Lab
This is currently unavailable.
On-Ground Lecture & Lab
This is currently unavailable.
Self-Paced Online Lecture (Asynchronous) & On-Ground Lab
Includes:
- Access to electronic textbook
- Lab materials (when applicable)
- Supplemental study resources
- Regular tutoring
Lab Credits
1 Credits
Lecture Credits
3 Credits
Tuition
$2,060.00
-
Lecture
Oct 9, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Class Schedule
No specific class times
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
LabOct 14, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
Lab Schedule
Sat - Sun8:30AM - 1:00PM PST
Instructor
TBA
Duration
5 Weeks
Interactive Online Lecture (Synchronous) & On-Ground Lab
This is currently unavailable.
Transferable Single Course Credits
Our regionally accredited courses are designed to meet the standard requirements for most healthcare graduate programs. Before enrolling, check to confirm with your institution that your course will transfer.
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