SPH100 - PSC - General Physiology - Winter 2025

Physiology (SPH100) is a three-credit, 14-week introductory course that will provide students with a solid core foundation in basic and applied physiology. The course will emphasize clinical physiology including mechanisms by which cells and tissues of the body operate to maintain homeostasis, and the integrative functions of the major systems of the human body in health and disease. The application of physiology fundamentals to naturopathic medicine is integrated throughout the course, providing students with a unique opportunity to learn physiology within the context of naturopathic medicine.

Each course is 14-weeks in duration (3-credits) and is delivered in a blended learning style, which includes online self-study modules with weekly live interactive online tutorial sessions one evening per week with the course instructor. Anticipate a minimum of 8 - 10 hours per week to complete course work. The passing grade is 60% and assessments will consist of participation (10%)one quiz per module (10%), assignments (10%), as well as one midterm exam (30%) and a final exam (40%) which will be facilitated online and proctored via remote invigilation.