Anatomy and Physiology- Grades 11, 12

5276: Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. It introduces students to the cell, which is the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, and covers tissues, integument, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems as an integrated unit. Through instruction, including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organization and function of the various components of the healthy body in order to apply this knowledge in all health related fields.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry I

• Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas