Physiology PHY

PHY-1 Physiology

Units

5

Hours

72 lecture/54 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 216 for the lecture portion of the class and an additional 54 hours of lab, totaling 270 hours for this course)

Advisory

BIOL 5 with a grade of C or higher

Formerly

PHY 1/PHY 1L

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

BIOL 120B

Grading: Pass/No Pass Option

Physiology is the study of the physiological principles, function, integration, and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Topics covered include the integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, the nervous system, sensory organs, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic and immune systems, the respiratory system, the urinary system, the digestive system, the endocrine system, and the reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene, and other health-related majors. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.

Offered: Fall 2026 (6 sections)