This semester-long course is a survey of comparative anatomy and physiology. The material is divided into two main sections, microscopic and gross anatomy, which are then subdivided into week-long studies. During the microscopic anatomy portion, students will learn and review basic cell principles before mastering use of the microscopes and histology (the study of tissues). 

Transitioning to gross anatomy, students will study the range of biodiversity to be used in dissections as well as the development of the field of Anatomy and Physiology. Students are required to possess and model appropriate moral, ethical and interpersonal behavior in order to participate in the dissections. Upon passing the requirements, students will begin their gross anatomy studies, which includes organ systems and dissections for comparative anatomy.

Formative and summative assessments will occur frequently. This will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a multitude of ways and reassess the same standard multiple times. There will exist a lot of variety in the types of assessments you complete, including: lab practicals and reports, microscope labs, dissections, written tests and more. A common type of summative you will take is a station summative (see images above). There will be XX stations around the room. Synchronously, you will rotate around the stations in ordered and timed fashion. Stations will have either a physical artifact, a written question or a microscope. At each station answer the question that accompanies the material found there and wait until being allowed to rotate to the next station.

The semester cumulative exam will be a station summative covering the entire semester's material. There will be two stations designated for each weekly material, and one to three questions at each station.

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