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ASET Diploma in Human Physiology and Health

Course Code: AS310

This is the ASET Diploma in Human Physiology and Health. By studying for this course you will be able to increase your understanding of the physical structure of the human body, enable you to maintain your health better through an improved knowledge of the way your body functions, help you understand the physical and chemical ways in which humans resemble other organisms. This course will also allow you to apply sound scientific principles to the ways in which you obtain and use information, enable you to interpret data accurately, help you to design investigations and to know how the results can enable you to draw different conclusions, understand the principles behind a control experiment, and why they are often essential to draw meaningful results.

Course Content

The course is divided up six modules, as follows:

Module 1: Essential Principles

• Unit 1: Living Things
• Unit 2: The Chemistry of Life

Module 2: Energy and Respiration

• Unit 3: Diet and the Respiratory System
• Unit 4: Digesting and using food
• Unit 5: Photosynthesis, Food Chains and Web
• Unit 6: The Respiratory System

Module 3: Perception and Reaction

• Unit 7: Receiving information
• Unit 8: Acting on information

Module 4: Physiology and Homeostasis

• Unit 9: The Blood Circulatory System
• Unit 10: Excretion
• Unit 11: Homeostasis
• Unit 12: Skeleton and Muscles

Module 5: Reproduction and Variation

• Unit 13: Reproduction
• Unit 14: Development
• Unit 15: Genetics
• Unit 16: Variation and Selection

Module 6: Humans and their Environment

• Unit 17: Micro-Organisms and Health
• Unit 18: Defence of the Body against Infection and Illness
• Unit 19: Treating Injury and Illness
• Unit 20: Human Populations and Ecosystems
• Unit 21: Practical Ecology

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies.

Assessments

The course will take the form of a series of written assignments which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

The course leads to the award:

Diploma in Human Physiology from ASET [Level 3], a leading National Awarding Body specialising in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

This course does not require any previous skills.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Accreditation

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the contact form on this website. A course advisor will respond as soon as possible.

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