Human Biology

Whakamahuki | Description Understanding human biology is essential not only for pursuing diverse careers in health sciences but also for enhancing your personal health and health literacy. In this course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Through engaging lectures organised into six key themes, you’ll uncover the intricate systems that keep us alive and functioning while connecting this knowledge to real-world applications. 1. Levels of organisation - including chemical, cellular and tissue levels 2. Support and movement - skin, bones, skeletons, joints and muscles 3. Regulation, integration and control - all about the nervous system, including development and regulation 4. Fluids and transport - cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune system 5. Energy, maintenance and environmental exchange - respiratory, digestive and urinary systems 6. Human development and continuity of life - reproductive systems, development, inheritance and aging. This course delves into the fascinating structures and mechanisms that make human life possible, blending core concepts of anatomy and physiology with real-world case studies of diseases and disorders. By exploring cutting-edge research in health sciences, we’ll illuminate practical applications of the knowledge gained and uncover pathways to exciting careers in healthcare, research, and beyond. Join us to connect classroom learning with real-world impact.