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Human Physiology with Lab (4 credits)

In this fully online and asynchronous course learners will study about the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular to organ system level.

In this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of each of these systems in the human body: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

Please use the links below to express interest in taking this course in:

Fall 2024

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Spring 2025

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Why take this course?

This course provides students the unique opportunity to learn about the human body from the microscopic to organ system levels. This in-demand course perfectly complements ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ’s standalone Human Anatomy with Lab (ANT 2000) course, and is perfect for individuals who want to become more qualified candidates for a variety of graduate and professional programs, or for rising educators seeking to expand their areas of expertise.

How is the course delivered? 

The course is delivered fully online and asynchronously with the opportunity to meet with instructors via Zoom. Students use cutting-edge technology to complete their virtual labs and learn about the human body using the Visible Body-Courseware platform.

Interested in visiting ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ?

Please speak with your instructor about ways you can visit the anatomy lab in person on the Point Loma campus.

Who teaches this course?

Joy Y. Balta, MSc, MATLHE, PhD

This course is taught by Dr. Joy Balta who is the Director of the Anatomy Learning Institute. Dr. Balta completed his doctorate in anatomy and has been teaching in different medical schools nationally and internationally and most recently at The Ohio State University. Dr. Balta currently teaches in the physician assistant and occupational therapy programs here at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ and in the Doctor of Medicine program at UCSD. 

How much does the course cost?

Tuition is $900 plus a $50 lab fee. 

*Please check with your intended program to ensure fully online courses are accepted.

State Authorization

In certain states outside California, ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ is not authorized to enroll students in online courses and/or offer internships. If a student moves to another state after admission to a program or enrollment in an online course, continuation in the program/course will depend on whether ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ is authorized within that state. Please refer to the State Authorization map to view which states allow online courses and/or internships.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Student Success Department at gpss@pointloma.edu if you have any registration questions.