Biology Technical Elective for Engineerings

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The goal of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge of how the human body works. Firstly, cellular physiology and how cells communicate will be introduced. How various systems of the human body function, including the musculoskeletal, integumentary, urinary, cardiovascular and respiratory systems will be presented. Principles of fluid dynamics and how they relate to systems within the body will be taught. How vital signs can be monitored, and how regulation and homeostasis are achieved will be presented. Finally, case studies of normal bodily operations that require interactions of various systems will be addressed