Anatomy & Physiology Course Description

Prerequisite: Biology with a “B” or better. Open to serious sophomores, juniors, and seniors. 

This is an elective, comprehensive course intended for students what are interested in learning about the human body and those who are interested in pursuing a health related career. 

As an elective course, A&P can proceed at a faster pace. The Anatomy components include a large volume of memorized material. The Physiology aspects apply and delve deeper into Biological concepts.

Advanced concepts introduced during Biology will be revisited in Anatomy and Physiology relating to the human body and its homeostatic mechanism. Throughout the course, considerable emphasis is placed on the interpretation and application of physiological principles. There is heavy emphasis on individual library research, writing, and oral presentation.

Students will have multiple opportunities to work with preserved specimens such as a cow’s eye, a sheep’s heart and brain, and perhaps a fetal pig. Throughout this course, students will investigate the anatomy and physiology of various body systems and be able to apply cumulative knowledge in order to analyze disturbances in homeostasis. 

Anatomy and Physiology should NOT be substituted for chemistry. ALL STUDENTS WILL DISSECT A VARIETY OF PRESERVED SPECIMENS TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.

GRADES

The grading scale used for this course is as follows:

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

< 59 F

Borderline grades will be considered, dependent on attendance, responsiveness and willingness to participate in class, and whether or not assignments were turned in on time. You should keep track of your grades in Progress Book. 

Late work will not be accepted.  Whenever an assignment is not turned in, a zero or “missing” will be entered into Progressbook (depending on the circumstances).

*** A 3-ring binder is required for this course. Your notebook will become your primary source of information and study material as you will receive many handouts. It is important that you keep your binder well-ordered and organized. Keep ALL hand-outs, worksheets, notes, etc. ***

Cheating in any form will not be tolerated!  Cheating will result in a 0% on any quiz/test/assignment, etc.  Parents will be contacted and the principal will be notified.

MAKE UP WORK

Make up work is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Check with your teacher immediately upon returning after an absence to determine your make up responsibilities. To turn in makeup work, you will have up to the allotted time period of your absence (i.e. if you’re out three days, all make up work is due within the next three days). Anything beyond this time frame is considered late and will not be accepted. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY for staying caught up if you miss class.  

***You MUST join Google classroom (with notifications ON) to be sure to not miss any material sent to you when absent. ***

***Per the Student-Parent Handbook; "Make Up Work Policy" (bottom right section of the cover).  It states, "Truancy/Unexcused Absences: No work will be allowed to be made up and the student will receive no credit for those days missed." ***

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE

If disruptive behavior occurs, the teacher will enact the following discipline procedures. (These are not limited to the following.)

1st offense = warning

2nd offense = student will be given detention 

3rd offense = student will be given two detentions and sent to Mr. Prescott for further procedures

** NO EARBUDS ALLOWED!!! **

** Cell phones ONLY allowed with teacher permission**

Above procedure will be followed as needed.

TEACHER CONTACT

If you need to talk to me (assignment not completed, personal concerns, etc.) please do so towards the END of the class period.

You can contact Mr. Petruska, by calling the high school at (330) 533-5507 ext. 2224 or by emailing me (preferred) at bpetruska@canfieldschools.net

My signature indicates that I have read and understand the Anatomy & Physiology Course description and that I am required to have earned a B or better in Biology. 

Student Signature ____________________________________________ Date _____________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________ Date _____________