What Drives the Body?

Online Course

Future Learn
What Drives the Body?

What is the course about?

What Drives the Body?
The course What Drives the Body? is an online class provided by University of Aberdeen through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get an introduction to the different components and systems in the body that keep us alive and healthy.

Course description
  • Find out how different parts of the body communicate with each other
  • 3 weeks
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Explain the importance of communication between different components of the body
  • Describe the role of endocrinology and immunology within the body
  • Classify and describe the key molecules involved in endocrinological and immunological processes
  • Describe the importance of homeostasis and synthesise examples of when and how this process is used in the body
  • Describe the key pathways involved in energy production
  • 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.
  • University of Aberdeen
  • 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.

Prerequisites & Facts

What Drives the Body?

Course Topic

Biology and Biotechnology, Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Aberdeen

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

What Drives the Body?

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Aberdeen you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: University of Aberdeen
Topic: Biology and Biotechnology, Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths