Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology

Science

Curriculum

Course Title: Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology

Department: Science

Units of Study:

Unit 1: Organizing Principles

· Organization of the Human Body

· Introductory Chemistry

· Cells

· Histology (Tissues)

Unit 2: Support and Movement

· The Skeletal System

· Joints

· The Muscular System

Unit 3: Integration and Control

· Nervous Tissue

· Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves & Cranial Nerves

· The Autonomic Nervous System

· Somatic Senses & Special Senses

· The Endocrine System

Unit 4: Regulation and Maintenance

· The Cardiovascular System: Blood

· The Cardiovascular System: Heart)

· The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels & Circulation

· The Lymphatic System and Immunity

· The Respiratory System

· The Digestive System

· The Urinary System

Supplemental Topics

· Medical Aspects of Anatomy and Physiology

· Diseases

· Sheep Brain Dissection

· Cow Eyeball Dissection

· Sheep Heart Dissection

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: This elective course is designed to provide students with an in-depth background in human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function). It is strongly recommended for students who are interested in medicine, nursing, or other allied health careers. Emphasis is placed on histology, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary and immune systems. Laboratory investigations include microscopy, case studies and medical simulations. Dissections, which are a critical aspect of the course, include sheep organ (brain, eye and heart) and may include mink dissection for comparative anatomy studies.