Essential Human Biology: Cells and Tissues

Are you preparing for a health-related career, or planning to study in the health sciences? Perhaps you're just keen to learn more about the wonders of human biology? Our bodies are amazing but complex biological machines. This course will provide you with an outstanding foundation of knowledge in human anatomy and physiology. What will you learn? This human biology short course will give you a broad understanding of the relationships between normal structure and function in human cells and tissues, both in health and disease. The properties of the four main types of tissue in the body - epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous - will also be clearly explained. The course employs a variety of engaging learning methods, including short videos, animations, interactive activities and integrated quizzes to guide you through key concepts, and make learning relevant. Who should study this course? This introductory-level human biology short course is perfect if you're preparing for a health-related career or planning to study in the health sciences – or if you’d simply like to learn more about the wonders of the human body! 3b:T

• Knowledge of structure and function of human cells and tissues.
• Understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology.
• Preparation for study of health sciences and careers in health. *

• No formal prerequisites are required however a basic understanding of biology may be useful.