Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Full Course Description: Anatomy and Physiology

This Anatomy and Physiology course provides a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body, designed for nursing students and healthcare professionals. The course integrates foundational anatomical knowledge with physiological principles to help learners understand how the body operates in both health and disease.

The course begins with an introduction to basic biological concepts, including cells, tissues, and homeostasis. It then explores the major body systems—such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems—emphasizing how each system is structured and how it functions individually and in coordination with others.

A strong focus is placed on clinical relevance, linking anatomical structures and physiological processes to real-life healthcare situations. Learners gain an understanding of how disruptions in normal body functions can lead to disease, with particular attention to communicable disease control (CDC), infection prevention, and the body’s defense mechanisms.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the structure and function of major body systems

• Explain how the body maintains homeostasis

• Apply anatomical and physiological knowledge to clinical and nursing practice

• Understand the physiological basis of common diseases and infections

• Support safe, effective, and evidence-based healthcare decisions

This course serves as a foundational subject for nursing, medicine, public health, and allied health sciences, preparing learners for advanced clinical studies and professional healthcare practice.