Anatomy and Physiology Distance Learning Course

XCourse Overview

This course is designed to give you a general overview of human anatomy and Physiology and all its working parts and functions.

It is an ideal course for students wishing to study human anatomy and also for those in the fields of caring and medical studies

Review

This book was a life saver. Having been completely discouraged by more technical books on biology for my degree in psychology, this book explained clearly and concisely what the different parts of the body do and how they do it.

This book seems to keep biology very simple, and almost every page assumes no prior knowledge. However, if you wish to look at it more closely, it does go into depth on such subjects such as the nervous system without overloading information.

At each stage of the book it limits the information to step by step guides of the human body's processes and labelling of the different part of the body from brain parts through to parts of a neuron.

For anyone studying a subject that is related to biology but not in depth on biology this would be a good book. Likewise it might also prove useful for GCSE students. Its size is also fantastic because it easily fits in a small bag for revision on the bus etc.

Pre-requisites

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Support

As an UK Open Learning home learning student you will have access to your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.

Study Details:

This course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments to be completed. However you must complete the full course within 12 months from the date you received the course. To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours, which can be split over a the 12 month period.

Qualification

NCFE Level 2

Your Questions Answered.

Is there a word count for my assignments?

No, there is no specific word count but you have to prove to the tutor that you have fully understood the questions. One word answers will be rejected and your tutor will ask you to complete it again and re-submit it for marking.

Is there a final exam at the end of the course?

No, your qualification is awarded on successful completion of your assignments.

What if I receive the course and I feel I can't do the course?

That's not a problem as long as you call us and send the course back within 7 days we can give you a refund minus a £15.00 admin charge.

Do I get any help with the course?

You will have full tutor support for a year from the date you purchased the course. You can e-mail or post any queries you have to your tutor.

Is there any further reading I have to do?

Everything you need to complete the course is included. However any further reading you may do will be beneficial.

Payment options.

You can choose to pay in full at the time of ordering, we can raise an invoice for payment or you can pay in monthly installments.

If you would like to pay in installments, we would need the one of the installments as a deposit with your order (either by cheque or by credit/debt card) we will take the rest of the installments off the card for the remaining months. For further details on paying by installments contact UK Open Learning.

Key Topics

• Unit 1 Introduction to the Human Body

Human Body Structure Body functions Life Process Anatomical Terminology

• Unit 2 Cells, Tissues and Membranes

Cell Structure and Function Body Tissues Membranes

• Unit 3 Skeletal System

Functions of the Skeletal System Bone Tissue Bone Development and Growth Classifications of Bones Divisions of the Skeleton

• Unit 4 Muscular System

Functions of the Muscular System Structure of the Skeletal Muscle Muscle Types Skeletal Muscle Groups

• Unit 5 Nervous System

Functions of the Nervous System Nerve Tissue Organisation of the Nervous System

• Unit 6 Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System Characteristics of Hormones Endocrine Glands

• Unit 7 Cardiovascular System

Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Heart Blood

• Unit 8 Lymphatic System

Functions of the Lymphatic System Components of the Lymphatic System

• Unit 9 Respiratory System

Introduction to the Respiratory System Mechanics of Ventilation Respiratory Volumes and Capacities Conducting Passages

• Unit 10 Digestive System

Functions of the Digestive System General Structure Regions of the Digestive System

• Unit 11 Urinary System

Functions of the Urinary System Components of the Urinary System

• Unit 12 Reproductive System

Introduction to the Reproductive System Male Reproductive System Female Reproductive System