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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Introductory Human Physiology certification is a 10 weeks course launched together with the joint initiative of Duke University, and Coursera. This course is fully an online one which is both for any industry professional or an amateur person who wants to learn about the 9 organs of the body.

Introductory Human Physiology training continues for 33 hours from the day of enrollment. Duke University’s course has a syllabus that is developed by a world-class faculty. With this certificate course, the candidates will learn to recognize how the basic concepts can govern the total body functions of the different organs present in the human body. The syllabus of this course includes Homeostasis and Endocrine System, Nervous System, Muscle, Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Endocrine System, Gastrointestinal System, and reproductive system.

The Highlights

10 weeks programme
100% online course
33 hours of classes
Self-learning course
11 subtitles available
Certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Shareable Certificate
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
English Course
11 Subtitles Available
Lectures
videos
Readings
Practice Exercises
Discussion Forums

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2376	yes	Coursera

The Introductory Human Physiology certification fee is Rs. 2,376. This fee has the certificate included. But, there is also another version of this course that is free where all the materials in the course can be accessed but this does not have any certificate.

Introductory Human Physiology Fee Structure

Description	Amount
Full Course, No Certificate	Free
Full Course, With Certificate	Rs. 2,376

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Languages like German, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, Italian, Portuguese (European), Spanish, Arabic if known by the participants may be advantageous.

Certification Qualifying Details

Finishing 10 weeks of learning including videos readings, practice quizzes, and topic exams will ensure the Introductory Human Physiology certification by Coursera to its successful participants.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

With the Introductory Human Physiology certification syllabus, candidates will learn about the bodily functions that happen in the human body's 9 organ systems. The skills that the students will adapt from this certification are human psychology, biology, metabolic pathways, and medicine.

Admission Details

The Introductory Human Physiology admission process is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/physiology.

Step 2: The button ‘Join For Free’, clicking is the next step to be followed by the participants.

Step 3: As the next step, the candidates must be signing up on Coursera, and find out regarding the availability of any financial aid.

Step 4: Next, candidates need to re-login, and pay the fee using the accepted methods of payment.

Step 5: Admission is secured after the sign-in and payment happen.

Application Details

Applying to the Introductory Human Physiology online course is hassle-free. Just signing up with an email address or Facebook will do the trick for admissions to Coursera.

The Syllabus

Videos

Course Introduction

Readings

Welcome to Human Physiology
How to Use Discussion Forums
Course Logistics
About Us
FAQ_Including Syllabus for Downloading
Get to Know Your Classmates

Videos

Homeostasis and Fluid Compartments
Regulation of Homeostasis
Transporters Pumps and Channels
Solute and Water Transport
General Concepts
Assessment and Pathology

Readings

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: Transporters, Channels, and Homeostasis
Practice Problem Set: Endocrine Concepts
Homeostasis and Endocrine System Exam

Videos

Introduction and Cell Types
Membrane Potentials
Action Potentials
Methods of Communication
Organization

Readings

How To Calculate The Equilibrium Potential
Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Nervous System
The Nervous System Exam

Videos

Introduction and Vision
Hearing and the Vestibular System
Chemical Senses
Intro and Structure
Control of Movement

Reading

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: Senses and Nervous System
The Senses and the Somatic Nervous System Exam

Videos

Intro and Contraction
Tension and Metabolism
Smooth Muscle Structure, Regulation, and Pacemakers
Cardiac Muscle Structure, E-C Coupling, and Force Generation

Readings

Resources
Survey

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: Skeletal Muscle
Practice Problem Set: Smooth and Cardiac Muscle
Muscle Exam

Videos

Heart Electrical Activity
Heart As A Pump
Cardiac Performance
Circulatory System
Reflex Control

Reading

Resources

Practical Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System Exam

Videos

Anatomy and Mechanics
Lung Volumes and Compliance
Pressure Changes and Resistance
Pulmonary Function Tests and Alveolar Ventilation
Oxygen Transport
CO2 Transport and V/Q Mismatch
Exercise and Hypoxia
Regulation of Breathing

Readings

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Respiratory System
Respiratory System Exam

Videos

Hypothalamus-Anterior Pituitary Axis- GH
Hypothalamus-Posterior Pituitary Axis
Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis
Fed State & Insulin
Fasted State and Glucagon

Readings

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Endocrine System
Practice Problem Set: Fuel Homeostasis
The Endocrine System Exam

Videos

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonad Axis
Sperm and Hormone Production
Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonad Axis
Menstrual Cycle

Readings

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System Exam

Videos

General Structure and Function
Regulation of Acid Secretion
Digestion and Absorption
Motility

Reading

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Gastrointestinal System
The Gastrointestinal System Exam

Videos

General Structure and Function
Filtration Rate and Regulation
Reabsorption and Secretion
Regulation of Fluid Balance
General Concepts and Renal Tubule Function
Balance, Disturbances, and Analysis

Reading

Resources

Practice Exercises

Practice Problem Set: The Urinary System
The Urinary System Exam

Instructors

Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the participant rating of the programme syllabus?

The participant rating for the programme syllabus is 96%.

2: For the Introductory Human Physiology certification programme are credits of Duke University offered?

Since this programme is a no-credit course, so no Duke University credits are offered after course completion.

3: Can students rate the videos or other course materials?

Yes, definitely ratings for the course, its videos, or other materials will help improve the instructors.

4: Can candidates write peer reviews for this course?

Yes, all the participants will be given a chance for reviewing peer assignments.

5: For the Introductory Human Physiology programme can course videos be downloaded?

If for any reason, candidates want to see videos offline without making use of the internet they can download the videos beforehand, and watch them later.