This in-depth study of anatomy and physiology covers lecture and dissections and further study of the systems of the human body. A special emphasis will be placed on the human identity and status of the embryo and fetus, incorporating scientifically sound pro-life apologetics.

 How to get the most out of Anatomy & Physiology, Part two with Victoria Cerise:

• First, read any course materials below before watching the recorded lessons.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each recorded session.

• Read assignments

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. Please take A&P Part 1 before starting this course.

Total Classes: 14

Duration per class: 60 to 75 minutes

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology, Part One (live or recorded) or equivalent.

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Anatomy & Physiology or Science

Instructor: Victoria Cerise, BSN

Course Description: A continuation of part 1, with review over some new systems such as the Integumentary, Lymphatic, Immune, and Pregnancy/Fetal Growth. In addition to learning these new systems, part 2 includes the dissection of a fetal pig with review over systems we have learned in part 1. Where appropriate, discussion of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of the Church’s moral magisterium will be engaged. The lab component will focus in depth on the organ systems of the body, their anatomy and physiology. These include the sensory, motor and integrative systems, special organs of sense, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, reproductive systems, as well as embryonic and fetal development. A special emphasis will be placed on the human identity and status of the embryo and fetus, incorporating a scientifically sound pro-life apologetics approach for students to take with them into their college and graduate level clinical training. Anatomy and Physiology Part Two consists of lectures and dissections will start week 5 of the course.

Course Outline:

• Integumentary System 
  

• Lymphatic System 
  

• Immune System
  

• Pregnancy, Growth and Development 
  

• Intro to Dissection, Anatomical References

• Digestive System (The Head)

• Digestive System (Abdominal Cavity)

• Urinary System (The Kidneys)

• Circulatory System

• Cardiac  Cross Section 
  

• Respiratory System

• Reproductive System 
  

• Nervous System (Cranial)

• Nervous System (Cervical and Lumbar)

Course Materials:

 https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/large-fetal-pig-dissection-kit/

Optional (this kit is not required but helpful during our cardiac dissection): https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/heart-sheep-specimen/

Optional (this dissection kit is not required but it is helpful during our brain dissection): https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/sheep-brain-dissection-kit/

Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection: https://www.carolina.com/preserved-organisms-classroom-resources/digital-dissection-fetal-pig-individual-license/399610.pr

Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth edition (www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0077221354/catholictreas-20 or bookfinder.com). Can be found inexpensively used.

Homework: Each week the student will take the online computer graded quiz.

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