This standalone course will familiarize you with the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body from the cellular level to organ system level. This class is fully online and asynchronous so you can learn on your own schedule!
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. This course perfectly complements the human anatomy course, and fulfills the physiology prerequisite.
Please use the links below to express interest in taking this course in:
Spring 2025
7-week courses: Jan 13 - Mar 9, 2025 March 17 - May 11, 2025
14-week course: Jan 13 - May 11, 2025
Fall 2025
7-week courses: Sep 2 - Oct 26, 2025 Oct 27 - Dec 21, 2025
14-week courses: Sep 2 - Dec 21, 2025
Summer 2025
7-week courses: May 12 - Jul 6, 2025 Jul 7 - Aug 31, 2025
14-week course: May 12 - Aug 31, 2025
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 PLNU?
Please speak with your instructor about ways you can visit the anatomy lab in person on the Point Loma campus.
Who teaches this course?
This course is taught by Dr. Brandon Sawyer who is a professor of Kinesiology and Biology, Kinesiology Department chair, and the Associate Dean of Operations for the College of Health Sciences at PLNU. Dr. Sawyer also teaches Anatomy and Physiology and Exercise Physiology at the undergrad level and Physiology for PLNU's PA program. Dr. Sawyer's experience includes working as a certified athletic trainer at the high school, college and professional levels; conducting research and publishing in areas related to the effects of exercise on health, maximal exercise performance and combating anti-fat attitudes.
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, PLNU 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 PLNU 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.