This course is not offered for the 2025-2026 school year.
This course will be available for scheduling in the 2026-2027 school year.
Course Number: 317A/317B
Offered: Alternating years. Next offered: 2026-2027
Open to grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Proficient in Biology and General or Accelerated Chemistry
Two Quarters - 1 Credit
Credit Group: Science
This course is open to any student who has met the prerequisite. However, proficiency in Language of Medicine is suggested as well, but not required. If interested in pursuing more courses in the Health Science pathway, Language of Medicine is strongly recommended.
Human Anatomy and Physiology: Body in Balance explores the vital human body systems responsible for transporting substances throughout the human body to maintain health. The focus of this course will be the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. This course will include traditional and independent learning, laboratory activities and the use of the state-of-the-art Anatomage Table to view and virtually dissect structures in real human cadavers. This course is highly recommended for students planning on entering the medical field and would also be beneficial for students who are interested in athletic training, general health topics and personal well-being. This course can be taken before or after Human Anatomy & Physiology: Body in Motion.