Respiration in the Human Body

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Respiration in the Human Body

What is the course about?

Respiration in the Human Body
The course Respiration in the Human Body is an online class provided by Université catholique de Louvain through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about respiration and the function of the lungs, oxygen and CO₂ in the body from medical experts.

Course description

How do we breathe? What is the purpose of our lungs? What is the link between oxygen and life ? These questions open a vast field of discovery to help us understand respiration. This course is for anyone who wants to understand human respiratory physiology, the operation of respiration and the lungs. Immersed in the heart of the university and hospital practice, you’ll learn from professors, health professionals, interns and medical students. Together we’ll discuss topics that are close to the world surrounding us: respiration during exercise, at high altitude, the role of air pollutants, asthma, and other important respiratory issues. During the course experts will discuss specific and practical topics such as how to comprehend oxygenation of a patient, why and when to administer oxygen, and what hyperventilation means. This course will also discuss in depth human anatomy, physical volumes and pressures of gasses, blood, oxygen, CO₂, lungs, tissues, smoking and chronic bronchitis.

Prerequisites & Facts

Respiration in the Human Body

Course Topic

Biology and Life Sciences, Health and Safety, Medicine

University, College, Institution

Université catholique de Louvain

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

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

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Respiration in the Human Body

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / Université catholique de Louvain 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 (50.00 USD) 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: Université catholique de Louvain
Topic: Biology and Life Sciences, Health and Safety, Medicine