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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 | Brain, Cranial Nerves, Eyes & Ears
Section Schedule
Oct 05, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026
Type
Online
Days
M
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 07, 2026 to Dec 14, 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
Oct 04, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Carol Veil

Section Notes

Online | Brain and Cranial Nerves | No class Nov. 30 | In Sickness and Health: How Does My Body Work? Brain, Cranial Nerves, Eyes and Ears. 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 brain and cranial nerves. We will also discuss how the brain interacts with the eyes for the sense of vision and with the ears for the senses of hearing and equilibrium. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 901.
Section Title
Online | Brain, Cranial Nerves, Eyes & Ears
Section Schedule
Oct 07, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 07, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
1:15PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2026 to Dec 16, 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
Oct 06, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 06, 2026
Instructors
  • Carol Veil

Section Notes

Online | Brain and Cranial Nerves | No class Nov. 25 | In Sickness and Health: How Does My Body Work? Brain, Cranial Nerves, Eyes and Ears. 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 brain and cranial nerves. We will also discuss how the brain interacts with the eyes for the sense of vision and with the ears for the senses of hearing and equilibrium. | Note: Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:15-3:00 p.m. is mandatory for section 902.
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