Physiology course has aim to provide students broad and basic knowledge for understanding the anatomical structures and their functions of human body. Physiology mainly covers levels of body organization, support and movement of body, and body control and regulation including neural tissues and endocrinal system. The circulatory system and immune system are also taught when the time is available. The text book is ‘Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology’ (10th ed. Written by Martini, Nath, and Bartholomew).

General Life Science

Midterm exam 40%
Final exam 40%
Attendance&quiz 10%
Active participation 10%

Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (written by Martini & Nath, 10th ed., Pearson International Edition)

Week
1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Chemical Level of Organization
2: Cellular level of Organization, Tissue Level of Organization
3: The Integumentary System, Osseous Tissue
4: Muscle Tissue and Muscular System
5. Neural Tissue and The Spinal Cord
6: Neural Integration
7: The Special Senses and Endocrine System
8: Midterm Examination
9: Blood and Heart
10: Blood Vessels and Circulation, The Lymphoid System and Immunity
11: The Respiratory System, The Digestive System
12: Metabolism and Energetics, The Urinary System
13: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
14: The Reproductive System
15: Development and Inheritance
16: Final Examination

-On-line lecture or Class room lecture
-Grade will be given S/U to graduate students
-Lectures of theory and facts in human physiology