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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
In Sickness & In Health: How Does My Body Work? Urinary System
Section Schedule
Oct 07, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 07, 2024 to Nov 18, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
M
Time
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024
Schedule
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Contact Hours
15.0
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 07, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2024
Instructors
  • Carol Veil
Section Notes
Note: In Sickness and In Health: How Does My Body Work? Urinary System. Attendance in online class sessions Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. is mandatory for section 901. No class Nov. 25
Section Title
In Sickness & In Health: How Does My Body Work? Urinary System
Section Schedule
Oct 09, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 09, 2024 to Nov 20, 2024
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
W
Time
1:30PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
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 09, 2024
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2024
Instructors
  • Carol Veil
Section Notes
Note: In Sickness and In Health: How Does My Body Work? Urinary System. Attendance in online class sessions Wednesdays from 1:30-3 p.m. is mandatory for section 902. No class Nov. 27.
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