University of Liverpool
- Start Date: 04 Apr, 2022
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore human physiology, how key physiological systems work, and the ways to analyse their function in action.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Introduction
Introduction Video
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Discover the amazing physiological systems that keep us alive
Physiology is the study of normal function within living things. It examines and explains how organisms, organs, and cells carry out the chemical and physical processes that keep us going.
This three-week course from the University of Liverpool, in partnership with the Physiological Society, will take you beneath the surface of three key physiological systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous), giving you an in-depth exploration of the discipline of physiology.
Delve into the basics of physiology, from respiration to the cardiovascular and nervous system
On this course, you’ll journey through three physiological systems, exploring how they work both separately and together, and how our understanding of human physiology has changed throughout history.
Explore a number of physiological disorders and how they affect the body
Each physiological system in our body is fine-tuned to make sure our cells and organs get enough oxygen and our body can carry out a wide range of functions. Any disruption can cause a number of disorders.
Alongside understanding how these systems work, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss how and why they can fail, and the number of respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders this can create.
Discover tests to analyse each system in action such as the Harvard step test and spirometry
With our physiological systems being so vital, it’s important that we can test each system’s health.
You’ll look at ways that these systems can be analysed. You’ll start by exploring how to use a Bendict-Roth Spirometer to analyse lung volumes before looking at a Vitalograph to analyse both static and dynamic lung volumes.
You’ll also learn how you can complete a modified version of the Harvard Step Test to check your own level of cardiovascular fitness.
This course is designed for anyone currently studying biology or physiology, specifically students aged 16-19 considering further studies in medicine, dentistry, or other healthcare areas and life sciences.
It may also be of interest to anyone looking to learn more about the human body and the systems that keep us alive.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide.
The University is one of the UK’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of £400 million, including £78 million for research. Liverpool is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, comprising the leading research universities in the UK.
In the UK Government’s most recent research assessment exercise, in 38 out of 43 units the University’s academics attained quality recognised as internationally excellent in terms of significance and rigour. A total of 53% of research staff were ranked in the highest categories of 4* (world-leading) and 3* (internationally excellent) for their research in the assessment which also saw Liverpool ranked second in the UK for Materials Science. A total of 70% of research in this area was judged to be in the 4* and 3* categories.
The University is the largest provider of 100% online postgraduate degree courses in Europe with some 10,000 students studying for University of Liverpool degrees around the world. The University seeks not only to increase the number of students who study abroad, but also to dramatically expand the availability of international academic programmes for students who may not be able to travel overseas. Liverpool is committed to expanding student access to higher education and to providing students with an international perspective to their chosen field of study.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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