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Departmental Courses
Dr. Kabiri is full-time faculty in the Sports Medicine & Exercise Physiology program at Rice. Primary teaching responsibilities include human anatomy & physiology. In addition to offering periodic advanced electives, regular departmental course rotations include:
HEAL 132: Medical Terminology (Credits: 3 (lecture))
This course introduces the student interested in medical and health professions to a large vocabulary of medical language which develops skills in understanding and remembering new words. It describes word origins, basic terms in anatomy and terms pertaining to each body system as well as pharmacology and medical equipment, and many frequently used medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
KINE 300: Human Anatomy with Lab (Credits: 4 (lecture/lab))
An introduction to normal human anatomy structure and function. All major body systems will be examined in both lecture and laboratory format using a variety of physical and virtual models.
KINE 301: Human Physiology (Credits: 3 (lecture))
This course will address the fundamental principles of human physiology at the cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms of function and homeostasis as achieved through the coordinated function of homeostatic control systems.
KINE 320: Human Physiology Lab* (Credits: 1 (lab))
This course provides a hands-on laboratory experience designed to demonstrate and apply in-depth human physiology concepts. Findings will be applied to key concepts of human physiology including, but not limited to, homeostasis, isolated and integrated functions of body systems, and response to activity and exercise.
KINE 419: Movement Disorders* (Credits: 3 (lecture))
This course offers an in-depth look into selected developmental, degenerative, and hyperkinetic movement disorders resulting in abnormal muscle tone and/or motor control. Multiple aspects of each disorder (presentation, treatment, and progression) will be considered through a variety of sources.
* Course creator
Best instructor I have ever had at Rice. So engaging, kind, enthusiastic, and the clearest communicator.
Rice Online
In addition to teaching in-person classes, Dr. Kabiri is also very involved with Rice Online. Together, they work to create online courses that promote interactive learning engagement and a sense of community. Current and past collaborations include the following:
Summer Online (for credit)
HEAL 132: Medical Terminology (Credits: 3 (lecture)) – online, asynchronous
This course introduces the student interested in medical and health professions to a large vocabulary of medical language which develops skills in understanding and remembering new words. It describes word origins, basic terms in anatomy and terms pertaining to each body system as well as pharmacology and medical equipment, and many frequently used medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
KINE 300: Human Anatomy with Lab (Credits: 4 (lecture/lab)) – online, asynchronous
An introduction to normal human anatomy structure and function. All major body systems will be examined in both lecture and laboratory format using virtual models.
KINE 301: Human Physiology (Credits: 3 (lecture)) - online, asynchronous
This course will address the fundamental principles of human physiology at the cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism levels. Emphasis will be placed on mechanisms of function and homeostasis as achieved through the coordinated function of homeostatic control systems.
I LOVE KABIRI!! Dr. Kabiri, if you are reading this, you are awesome. Take every opportunity to take a class with her. Absolutely goated.
Coursera Courses (not for credit)
Medical Terminology I
This course will discuss the importance of learning medical language as well as introduce basic word parts and concepts applied in medical terminology. We will also learn about common organization and terms seen in medical records before moving into system-specific terms for the integumentary system (skin), musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), and urinary (kidneys).
Medical Terminology II
This is the second course of the Medical Terminology specialization. It builds on the basic concepts of medical terminology with the introduction of new roots, terms, and abbreviations specific to the endocrine system (hormones). The body's transportation and defense systems (cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic) will also be covered as well as the respiratory system (lungs).
Medical Terminology III
This final course finishes the comprehensive examination of medical terminology by introducing new roots, terms, and abbreviations related to the remaining body systems: nervous (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and special senses (eyes and ears), digestive, and reproductive.
Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization
This course will provide a basic introduction to the human body. It will examine common organizational patterns and terms in anatomy. It will also provide a micro-level view of essential elements and compounds at the atomical and molecular level before expanding to the cellular and tissue levels. Finally, we will look at how tissue can form organs and even an entire organ system with the skin through our look at the Integumentary System. This course provides a strong foundation upon which the future system-based courses in the specialization will build!
Anatomy & Physiology: Support and Movement
The second course begins the systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Three major body systems related to support and movement will be explored in detail: the skeletal and muscular systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Integration, & Control
This course continues the systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Two major body systems related to regulation and integration of information will be explored in detail: the nervous and endocrine systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Anatomy & Physiology: Fluids, Transport, & Defense
This course in the second A&P specialization uses a systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Two major body systems related to fluids and transportation will be explored in detail: the cardiovascular and lymphatic/immune systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Anatomy & Physiology: Energy & Exchange
The course of the second A&P specialization continues a systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Two major body systems related to gas exchange and energy consumption will be explored in detail: the respiratory and digestive systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration & Reproduction
This course of the second A&P specialization concludes with a systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level with the major body systems related to blood filtration and continuity of life: the urinary and reproductive systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease.
Dr. Kabiri is an amazing professor. Always cracking mom jokes and making the material interesting to learn. I loved her style of teaching. A great person overall.
Digital Design for Student Success (D2S2)
BIOL 2301: Human Anatomy and Physiology
D2S2 is a collaboration between Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Rice University, Texas A & M University, and The University of Texas. Institutional partners will develop, deploy, and scale high-quality, introductory courses with digital materials, which will include course redesign, instructional material development, and creation of related open-source educational resources.
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