Program Overview

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the structure, function, and integration of different cells and organ systems within the human body.

Course Details

• Typically Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online, Live Online
• Cost: Starting at $900.00

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize the anatomical and physiological scope and importance of the human body
• Define the chemical principles underlying physiological processes of the human body
• Assess the basic types of human body tissues and major organ systems

About This Course

This course provides an introduction to the structure; function; and integration of cells, tissues and organs of the human body. Students learn about the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, reproductive, sensory and cognitive systems. Instruction develops from molecular and cellular principles through organs and organ systems. It also covers energy metabolism and fluid compartments; homeostasis and responses to stress; and central nervous system functions in movement, consciousness and language.

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Alin Akopians
• Fee: $900.00
• Notes: Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026. Internet access required.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 25 - September 3
• Format: Live Online
• Instructor: Mitch Carter
• Fee: $900.00
• Notes: Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026. Internet access required.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Course Requirements

• Book: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (for Spring 2026)
• Book: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (for Summer 2026)

Schedule

Summer 2026

• Lecture: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom
• Lecture: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT, Remote Classroom

Enrollment Criteria

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date.