Anatomy and Physiology

Semester                                               3 Credits

(375) Honors

(376) College Prep

Open to Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Biology, concurrent enrollment in Chemistry-consent of the instructor

This course is designed as a one semester study of the form and function of animal and human life. The premise of the course is to provide the student interested in nursing, physical therapy, or medical careers an opportunity to study how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems are coordinated to function as an organism. The class includes laboratory studies and dissection.

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

·         demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of all of the systems of the human body

·         apply knowledge gained to make informed decisions that impact their health

·         apply knowledge learned to clinical situations understand the concept of homeostasis in body systems and how it relates to the stable chemical and physical conditions of the internal fluid environment that bathes the body's cells