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To continue science studies after basic biology, join this in-depth and complete study of human anatomy and physiology covering the basic principles of human biology and its functions. This is an especially good course for students considering medical / health fields after high school.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: One year of high school biology
Suggested grade level: 10th to 12th grade
Suggested credit: One full semester Anatomy & Physiology or Science
Special Notes: This course starts before Labor Day. This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to sign up separately for Part Two in the Spring.
Description
This course offers an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology with a complete study of the basic principles of human biology and its functions. Where appropriate, discussion of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of the Church’s moral magisterium will be engaged. Lectures include topics on cells, tissues, and various systems of human anatomy. There will be two lab components where students will have the opportunity to dissect as well.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy
Week 2: Cells
Week 3: Tissues
Week 4 Integumentary
Week 5 Skeletal
Week 6 Muscular
Week 7 Nervous
Week 10 Introduction to Dissection, and Dissection of Brain
Week 11 Senses
Week 12 Cardiac
Week 13 Cardiac dissection
Week 14 Blood
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth edition (www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0077221354/catholictreas-20 or bookfinder.com). Can be found inexpensively used.
Sheep heart dissection – https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/heart-sheep-specimen/
Sheep brain dissection kit – https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/sheep-brain-dissection-kit/
Homework: Weekly vocabulary, reading, and quizzes. Expect to spend 2-4 hours per week outside of the classroom on homework. Students are expected to read the assigned chapter(s) and write their vocabulary words to prepare for the live lecture and computer-graded weekly quizzes. Live labs in class will enhance the organic and sensory learning experience.
Important Dates
Dates: Tuesdays, August 27 to December 10, 2024. (No class Oct. 15 & Nov. 26)
Starting Time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)
Duration per class: 60 to 75 minutes
