BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Natural Health Science

MODULE: Human Biology

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 36 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

Provides an account of the diverse topics in biology as they apply to humans. The program deals with the principles of biochemistry, the cell structure and their functions,the organs of the body systems, reproduction, the principles of inheritance, physiology and anatomy. The program also emphasizes the changes in normal physiology of the human body caused by disease.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Life Science

Biology

Academic Supervisor: Daniel Scott Janik

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Life Science

This course explores the origin and nature of life, from simplest single-celled forms to complex plants and animals and human beings, the diversity and unity in living world, by studying form and organization of the bacteria and other cells to specialization of structures in human body, and how the organism is regenerated, maintained and repaired.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Biology

This course reviews the major areas of biology including cell biology, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, the structure and function of plants and animals, their origin and evolution, their reproduction and genetics, and their diversity and ecological relations.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Cell Development

This course examines the genetic, molecular and functional aspects of cellular development, covering genome structure and function; gametogenesis; informational macromolecules; cell cycle control; gene-regulatory hierarchies in pattern formation, sex determination, cell-cell interaction, signal transduction, and hormone regulation; control of cell lineage and specification of cell type; and methods of genetic manipulation and modification.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Human Nutrition

This course examines the properties, functions, requirements, interrelationships and metabolism of nutrients, and the nutritional needs throughout stages of the life cycle including pregnancy and lactation, infancy, adolescence and aging. It deals with socioeconomic, cultural and psychological influences of food, nutrition behavior, food safety, biotechnology.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Cell Biology

This course provides an integrated study of the structure, function, and interactions of cells, with an emphasis on their molecular composition and dynamics. Topics covered include: membrane structure and transport; receptors and channels; protein targeting; cytoskeleton; cell cycle control; signal transduction; programmed cell death; cell adhesion and differentiation.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Human Biology

This course explains the development of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems integrating molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity. It covers topics in biology of particular relevance to humans and to human health and disease and describes how the organism is maintained and repaired.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Human Anatomy & Physiology

This course describes the gross and microscopic structure of each system of the human body and the integration of these systems within the entire body. It explains the organization and function of the human body as a whole and the interrelationships of its various systems.

Instructor: Alfredo Fernandez Blanco

Immunology

This course presents the immune system, including its structure, components, mechanisms, immunological methods, immune response, and inflammation. Clinical immunology will be emphasized, including hypersensitivity, atopy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency disorders.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Human Body & Mind

This course examines the human being as an integrated physiological and psychological entity. It covers aspects of the human body's function, development and care exploring the interaction between body and mind in physiological, clinical and psychological terms. It also describes the interaction between the human body and mind and their environment and evolution.

Instructor: Ruben Von Stopeck

Human Pathology

This course of pathological processes in the human body focuses on the basic mechanisms and concepts of tissue reaction to injury, degenerative cellular changes, cellular response to the inflammatory reaction, and concepts of immunology. Additionally, pathologic responses of specific body systems to infections and degenerative diseases are stressed.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Biochemical Organic Balance

Every disease, symptom, discharge, and pain indicates a chemical imbalance in the body. A body that is chemically well-balanced will normalize itself. This course focuses on the chemical elements, their structure and their application, including vitamins, enzymes, proteins, starches, prostaglandins, and minerals found in foods in order to understand the biochemical organic balance from which health and well-being spring.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Therapeutic Physiology

This course explains the mechanisms of action and interaction of the physiological body systems with pathological and clinical considerations. It presents a systems rather than a regional approach which facilitates the therapist focus on the relationship between structures and function.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.