PHYSO 101 - Introductory Human Physiology

    Recent Professors
    Michael Shirley, Danielle Hicks
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ANAT 125 AND CHEM 143
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYSO 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Study of physiological principles, function, and homeostasis of the human body in health and disease; at the biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Includes cellular communication, sensory reception, and neural and hormonal control: body movement, oxygen and nutrient delivery, immunity, fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism and reproductive function. Intended primarily for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:25pm, Mon Wed 8:45am–10:10am, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:25am, Mon 2:15pm–5:20pm