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 the first class meeting.

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

• Read assignments before class meetings

• Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

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

• 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. If you would like to join us midyear, please email for permission from the instructor.

Total Classes: 14

Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 to May 13, 2025. (No class Jan. 28, Feb 4, Mar. 4, or April 15)

Starting Time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central, 8:00 Mountain, 7:00 Pacific)

Duration per class: 60 to 75 minutes

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

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Anatomy & Physiology or Science

Instructor: Victoria Cerise, BSN

Course Description: A continuation of part 1, this course offers an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology, including the dissection of a fetal pig. 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 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 lecture and dissections.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction, Water, Electrolyte & Acid-Base Balance

Week 2: Lymphatic System Lecture

Week 3: Immune System Lecture

Week 4: Overview of Fetal Pig, Anatomical References

Week 5: Digestive System Lecture

Week 6: Digestive System Dissection

Week 7: Respiratory System Lecture

Week 8: Respiratory System Dissection

Week 9: Urinary System Lecture

Week 10: Urinary System Dissection

Week 11: Reproductive System Lecture

Week 12: Reproductive System Dissection

Week 13: Pregnancy and Fetal Development

Week 14: Review for Final

Course Materials:

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If you already have dissection tools, use this link instead: https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/fetal-pig-14-inches-double-injected  

Textbook:
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Optional: Lab coat

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Lab goggles or glasses:

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Homework: For the lecture weeks: weekly vocabulary, reading, and quizzes. Expect to spend 2-4 hours per week outside of the classroom on homework. Students are expected to read the assigned chapter(s) and write their vocabulary words to prepare for the live lecture and computer-graded weekly quizzes. For dissection weeks: Each dissection week features a different body system for dissection. After the live lab, the student will take the online computer-graded quiz.

Fee: For all 14 classes: $217 if you register on or before November 15, $237 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)