Meets the following requirements: ES   

This is the first course in a two term sequence designed for students interested in pursuing medicine or biomedical research examines aspects of human anatomy and physiology, with particular emphasis on the digestive system, reproductive physiology, the  circulatory system, immune response, and elements of nutrition and  neurophysiology. This course will emphasize the relationships between anatomy and physiology and will focus on basic principles of biochemistry, the Musculoskeletal system, digestion, nutrition, osmoregulation,  and circulation.  Readings include a standard pre-medical text and  some  primary literature.  Evaluation is based on a number of in-class quizzes a  term paper, participation in discussion and a final exam.  Intermediate.   

 Prerequisite: Biology course work, some background in chemistry and permission of Instructor . Students are strongly encouraged to take both terms 

Class limit:  15. *ES*   M/A      Course fee $10 to cover occasional field trips.