Anatomy & Physiology

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1 credit

4231

College Prep A

Full Year

This course is designed for students who would like to learn more about the structure and function of the human body. It will cover all the basic information necessary for a general understanding of the different organ systems and how they work together within the human body. The depth of information is designed for students who have a genuine interest in the way the body works and may be considering a career in a health related field. Labs will include microscopic investigations of human tissue, dissection of organs related to specific systems and activities that emphasize the unique physiology of these tissues and organ systems. Students will be asked to apply their knowledge of each system to known medical problems and related current events within the medical field. This course includes at least one double lab each cycle.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two years of lab science (including Biology). Priority will be given

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1 credit

4232

Honors

Full year

This course is designed to serve as a foundation for students pursuing health-related careers in fields such as medicine, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical technology, physical therapy, and other health related professions. The focus of the course is to provide applicable knowledge of the structure of the human body and foundation information for understanding how the systems in the body work together to provide a stable homeostatic internal environment. Students will be examining all the major systems of the body in terms of both their intricate structure and function down to the cellular and molecular level. Labs include both a histological and gross anatomical investigation of tissue and major organs in each individual system. Emphasis will be placed on the important role each system plays in maintaining a healthy human organism. Students will be asked to apply their knowledge of each system to known medical problems within that system along with current medical breakthroughs. This course includes at least one double lab each cycle.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Chemistry and Honors Biology or department chair approval. Priority will be given to seniors.