Overview
The Anatomy and Physiology - Support and Movement course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University begins the systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Three major body systems related to support and movement will be explored in detail: the skeletal and muscular systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Skills you'll gain
- Anatomical Terminology
- Physiological Processes
- Organ Systems
- Clinical Relevance
- Research and Information Literacy
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Welcome to Support & Movement
- Skeletal System - Function, Formation, & Fractures
- Skeletal System - Bones & Joints
- Muscular System - Control, Muscle Types, & Development
- Muscular System - Muscles
- Course Final Assessments & Summary
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Physiology Anatomy View 13 other Short Courses in Anatomy in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Intermediate level
- Understanding of some basic medical terms is preferred.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.