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Course Description

In Sickness and in Health: How Does My Body Work? | Do you want to better understand how your body systems function and change with age? How various medical problems develop and are approached clinically? Examine anatomic terminology and physiological processes. Explore the nervous system and the interactions of nerves, spinal cord, brain and sense organs. Note: Senior Cycle fee class. Students must be 55 years or older by start date in order to enroll in this class.

Learner Outcomes

Identify the major bones in the human body and discuss the classifications of joints based on structure and degree of movement allowed; Recognize how the principles of blood typing translate into practices for safe blood transfusions; Contrast the structure and function of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins and map the general flow of blood through the pulmonary and systemic circuits; Relate the mechanism of pulmonary ventilation to the major pulmonary air volumes and capacities; Explore how commonly-used medical treatments work to alleviate or ameliorate the specific medical problems covered in class and assess lifestyle habits that can prevent medical issues.
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Section Title
Online | Skeletal System, Joints, Muscles
Section Schedule
Apr 06, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Apr 06, 2026 to May 18, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
17.5
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Carol Veil

Section Notes

Online | In Sick and Health: Body Work? | No class May 25 | This course is designed to help you understand how the body functions, how it changes with age, and how various medical problems develop and are approached clinically. The content is intended for laypersons and begins with simplified introductions to anatomic terminology and physiological processes. This term we will focus on the structure and function of the skeletal system (bones), the joints, and the muscles that move bones at the joints. | Note: In Sickness and Health: How Does My Body Work? Skeletal System, Joints, Muscles. Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 201.
Section Title
Online | Skeletal System, Joints, Muscles
Section Schedule
Apr 08, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2026 to May 20, 2026
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 03, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
17.5
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 07, 2026
Instructors
  • Carol Veil

Section Notes

Online | Skeletal System, Joints, Muscles | No class May 27 | How Does My Body Work? Skeletal System, Joints, and Muscles. This course is designed to help you understand how the body functions, how it changes with age, and how various medical problems develop and are approached clinically. The content is intended for laypersons and begins with simplified introductions to anatomic terminology and physiological processes. This term we will focus on the structure and function of the skeletal system (bones), the joints, and the muscles that move bones at the joints. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 202.
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