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PSY 545

Human Physiology
Name: Human Physiology
Course Number: PSY 545
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

PSY 545 Human Physiology explores the relationship between psychology and health, focusing on physiological systems and processes. Students critically examine theories and research on how psychological factors impact health. The course covers causal and mediating psychosocial factors, biopsychosocial explanations of diseases, and health psychology across the lifespan.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the practice of health psychology.
  • Critically analyze intersections between biopsychosocial factors in diseases and disorders.
  • Learn and discuss theories and research on how psychological factors relate to health.
  • Accurately describe the structures and functions of the human nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, and reproductive systems.

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