What Drives the Body?
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Duration 3 weeks
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Weekly study 4 hours
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Find out how different parts of the body communicate with each other
Why is communication so important inside the human body?
This course will show you how the body’s communication system works, and how individual components produce energy.
You’ll learn about the key energy pathways used inside the body, and how different elements communicate effectively.
You’ll find out about the biomolecules involved in communication, and the role of endocrinology and immunology.
You’ll understand how the body regulates itself, and improve your knowledge of disease development and prevention.
What topics will you cover?
- How does the body produce energy?
- Why is communication important in the body?
- The key communication pathways used by the body
- Biomolecules used in communication
- How the body regulates itself
When would you like to start?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in how the body regulates and communicates with itself. Existing knowledge of components of the body is not essential but you may find it useful to complete What is the Body? first if you are completely new to biology.
Who will you learn with?
Lynsey Christie
I'm a Teaching Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's Institute of Applied Health Sciences, specialising in nutrition. I have a particular interest in developing courses for online learning.
Kirsty Kiezebrink
I am a senior lecturer with the University of Aberdeen. My main areas of interest are research methods and postgraduate skills development. I have a particular interest in online learning.
Who developed the course?
University of Aberdeen is the 3rd oldest Scottish and 5th oldest UK University. With 14500 students from 120 countries, it is a world leader in medical research, energy, environment, law and business.
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