PHSO R101 - Human Physiology

    Recent Professors
    Rachel Ulrich, Chad Barber
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    26–28 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    ANAT R101 ; and CHEM R104 ; or CHEM R110 ;
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHSO R101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course emphasizes principles of cellular and systemic functions of the human body. Lecture topics include scientific method, basic inorganic and organic chemistry, solute as well as water transport and balance, homeostatic mechanisms, and functions of the major organ systems. This course emphasizes demonstrations and techniques of commonly utilized laboratory equipment. Laboratory topics will primarily consist of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data gathered relating to homeostatic mechanisms, functions of the major organ systems and disease. Experiments reinforce material presented in lecture.
    Usually Held
    Wed 1:00pm–5:15pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:50pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–12:50pm