Anatomy & Physiology
Course Description
Anatomy & Physiology is an advanced class looking at the structures of the human body, and how these structures function. This is not a Health class, students in A&P should be interested in attending college seeking a profession in the medical field. This course will dive into great details about the human body with the expectation of preparing the student for a college level A&P class.
Course Goals and Objectives
- To motivate, instruct, and excite students about the fields of Anatomy & Physiology.
- To help students appreciate the beauty, order, and connections found in the natural world.
- To demonstrate the everyday applications of Anatomy Physiology in humans’ lives.
- To actively involve students in their study of Anatomy & Physiology.
- To encourage students to use higher order processing and critical thinking skills.
- To assist students to think in an organized manner about problems they encounter.
- To provide students with an appreciation for Anatomy & Physiology as a human endeavor.
Course Topics:
Introduction to A&P- terminology, body cavities, body planes, and the 11 organ systems.
Cells- cell types found in the human body, form and function.
Tissues- different tissues found in the human body, form and function.
Skeletal system- naming bones, bone identification, joints, and joint movements.
Cardiovascular system- heart, blood, blood vessels, and the pathway of blood.
Muscular system- naming muscles, muscle identification, muscle movements.
Respiratory system- lung function, gas exchange.