BIOL 226 - Human Physiology

    Recent Professors
    cprice@riohondo.edu, sspencer@riohondo.edu, CKing01@riohondo.edu, vkowalski@riohondo.edu, YZhang@riohondo.edu, jalexander@riohondo.edu, MPriest@riohondo.edu, nzdemagalhaes@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 125 and CHEM 110
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 226
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course is a general introduction to the function and regulation of human body systems. Physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis and the significance of biochemistry is emphasized throughout the course. Course content includes neural and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune , and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather physiological data and draw conclusions about how physiological mechanisms are regulated. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Mon 3:55pm–5:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:10pm–3:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:25am