Course Overview
Human Anatomy and Physiology is the study of human beings — the structure of our bodies, the way they work (and sometimes go wrong!) and the way in which we are related to other living things. It is much the same thing as Human Biology. However, less emphasis is placed on the importance of comparing human attributes with those of other organisms, and on examining our relationships with them. More emphasis is placed on the physiology of the human body, and the way in which we are able to perceive and react to our environment.
It is an ideal course for students wishing to study human anatomy and also for those in the fields of caring and medical studies
Support
As an UK Open Learning home learning student, you will have access to your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. This will last for one year. There are no deadlines for assignments. However, the full course must be completed within 12 months from the day you receive it.
If you do require an extension, then we may need to re-register you with the awarding body. In addition, the tutors may charge a small fee for extra tuition.
Study Details:
This course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments to be completed. As mentioned above, you must complete the full course within 12 months from the date you received the course. To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours, which can be split over a 12 month period.
Key Topics
- Introduction
- The Chemistry of Life
- Digestion and the Bodies Use of Food
- The Respiratory System
- Response and Reaction
- The Blood Circulation System
- Excretion
- Homeostasis
- Skeleton and Muscles
- Reproduction
- Variation and Selection
- Humans and their Environment