PHY 1 & 2
BNS 112: Physiology Curriculum
An in-depth look at the function of the human body, from cellular mechanisms to the integrated operations of major organ systems.
8 Credit Units
3 Major Components
Full Year Course
Course Units
Explore the complete Physiology curriculum from Year I to Year II.
YEAR I
PHY 111
General Physiology, Blood and Respiratory Physiology
General and Cellular Physiology
Blood (Hematology)
Respiratory Physiology
PHY 122
Cardiovascular, GIT and Renal Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology
Gastrointestinal (GIT) Physiology
YEAR II
PHY 231
Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
General Endocrinology
Reproductive Physiology
PHY 242
Neurophysiology
Nervous System Functions
Higher Brain Functions
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- Tortora, G.J. & Derickson N.,P. (2006) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Harper and Row
- Drake, R, et al. (2007). Gray's Anatomy for Students. London: Churchill Publishers
- Snell, S.R. (2004) Clinical Anatomy by Regions. Philadelphia: Lippincott Publishers
- Marieb, E.N. (2004). Human Anatomy and physiology. London: Daryl Fox Publishers.
- Young, B, et al. (2006). Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas. Churchill
- Sadler, T.W. (2009). Langman's Medical Embryology. Philadelphia: Lippincott Publishers