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Your heart beats around 100,000 times, and your lungs take 18,000 breaths in a day. How do these amazing organs work? Learn about the beauty and precision of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as some of the more common diseases that can afflict them.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: Biology strongly recommended
Suggested grade level: 10th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 semester Biology
Description
Your heart beats around 100,000 times, and your lungs take 18,000 breaths in a day. How do these amazing organs work? Learn about the beauty and precision of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as some of the more common diseases that can afflict them.
Outline
Heart Anatomy
Controlling the Heartbeat
Blood Vessels
Circulation
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Midterm Exam
Respiratory Anatomy
Ventilation
pH and Acid-base Homeostasis
Respiration
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Final Exam
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The electronic book (eBook) for the course costs $5.50 and can be requested by emailing [email protected]
Homework: The course will include a midterm and a final exam. Homework will be assigned throughout the semester. Students will take a quiz each week before the lecture starts.
