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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.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: One year of high school biology
Suggested grade level: 10th to 12th
Suggested credit: One full semester Anatomy & Physiology or Science
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. The lab component will focus in depth on the organ systems of the body, their anatomy, and physiology. These include the sensory, motor, and integrative systems, special organs of sense, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, reproductive systems, as well as embryonic and fetal development. A special emphasis will be placed on the human identity and status of the embryo and fetus, incorporating a scientifically sound pro-life apologetics approach for students to take with them into their college and graduate level clinical training.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy
Week 2: Cells
Week 3: Tissues
Week 4: Skeletal
Week 5: Muscular
Week 6: Nervous
Week 7: Senses
Week 8: Endocrine
Week 9: Blood
Week 10: Circulatory
Week 11: Digestive
Week 12: Respiratory
Week 13: Urinary
Week 14: Reproductive
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.
Homework: Weekly vocabulary, reading, and quizzes. Expect to spend two to four hours per week outside of the classroom on homework. Students are expected to read the assigned chapter or chapters and write their vocabulary words to prepare for the live lecture and computer-graded weekly quizzes. Live labs in class will enhance the organ and sensory learning experience.
Important Dates
Class Meetings:
Thursdays, September 1 to December 15, 2022. (No class Nov. 24 or Dec. 8)
2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central; 12:30 Mountain; 11:30 Pacific)
