Human Physiology at JCCC

Course Outlines


Week

Topic of class Activity

Reading or Chapter Reference

1

Introduction and Cellular Chemistry

1 - 2

2

Cell Structure, Energy and Cellular Metabolism

3 - 5

3

Homeostasis, Membrane Transport, and Membrane Potential

6

4-5

The Nervous System: Organization, Electrical Activity and Synaptic Transmission

7

6

The Different Parts of the Nervous System / Sensory Systems

8 -10

7

The Endocrine Glands: Secretion and Action of Hormones

11

8

Muscle: Contraction and Neural Control

12

9-10

Cardiovascular System

13-14

11

The Immune System

15

12-13

Respiratory Physiology

16

14

Physiology of the Kidney

17

15

The Digestive System

18

16

Reproduction

20

17

Final Week



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