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Human Physiology and Dignity with Lab, Part One
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This challenging, college-preparatory course focuses on human physiology in the context of human dignity as taught by the Catholic Church. Fundamentals of Catholic bioethics are taught with physiology and incorporated into case studies and labs. This course is excellent preparation for anyone interested in further pursuing education in biology, medicine, or allied health.
Course Description: Students will learn about human physiology and Catholic bioethics in the context of health and disease. We will meet for 75 minutes per class, twice per week; of the 150 minutes each week, 30 minutes are for lab. An additional required 50 minutes (approximately) of weekly video lectures based on the readings are also required. The course has two one-week breaks scheduled. Class time is spent discussing the readings and video content, not lecturing, during which student participation is expected. Students will complete weekly quizzes and 2 exams. Classes during exam week are preparatory reviews. Students need to be in a distraction-free environment during all live classes and are strongly encouraged, though not required, to be on camera during discussions. Students will be required to be on camera during exams, which the instructor will monitor.
Instructor Bio: Kristine Correira, DSc, PA-C, MA
Week 1: Introduction, Biochemistry, Cell; The Soul
Week 2: Cell; The Human Person
Week 3: Tissue, Integumentary System; Natural Moral Law, Other Bioethical Systems
Week 4: Skeletal System; Conscience
Week 5: Muscular System; Fonts of Action
Week 6: Muscular System; Fonts of Action, Certitude
Break
Week 7: EXAM WEEK
Week 8: Nervous System; Totality and Integrity
Week 9: Nervous System; Double Effect
Week 10: Nervous System; Double Effect
Week 11: Nervous System; Cooperation with Evil
Thanksgiving Break
Week 12: Endocrine System; Cooperation with Evil
Week 13: Endocrine System; Ordinary and Extraordinary
Week 14: EXAM WEEK
Course Materials:
– REQUIRED
Access the free Anatomy and Physiology 2e textbook at LibreText here: https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_2e_(OpenStax) Note that this is a secular textbook that contains references to controversial assumptions and transgenderism language that will be directly addressed by instructor-provided bioethical content.
A separate lab manual (PDF) is required. Email Dr. Correira at athomescience@gmail.com to purchase. Cost is $25.
Bioethics reading will be supplied.
A working webcam is required for exams.
– SUGGESTED:
A physiology coloring book, such as https://amzn.to/49iZm8o
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Human Physiology and Dignity with Lab, Part One
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Kris Correira
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Science ➤ Biology
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High School
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Recorded, free with subscription
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August 26th, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
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December 19th, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
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Middle School Life Science: The Cell
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Middle School Earth and Space Science: On Time - Science and History of Timekeeping
Middle School Math: Numbers Party
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Special notes
Special Notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are expected to also sign up for Part Two next semester. This course can count as Honors on a transcript on a 5.0 grading scale. It also counts as a lab course. A lab may be an experiment to be conducted independently at home, a simulation done independently or as a class, or a case study discussion.
***This course meets twice per week.
Students must be on camera during exams.
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Required: High school biology. Strongly recommended: High school chemistry.
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Homework
Homework: Approximately one to two hours per day outside of the live class meetings (six to ten hours per week) should be set aside for weekly reading, video lectures, quiz preparation, lab, and review.
Kris Correira
About Kris Correira, DSc, MA Theology, PA-C
Dr. Correira has been a physician assistant for over 30 year working in family practice and emergency medicine. She also has been teaching life science, biology, and medically-related courses for over 20 years for middle school through college-level students both in the classroom and online. Dr. Correira enjoys engaging students in active learning and taking different approaches to standard material.
Dr. Correira is a Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies concentrating in in Educational Leadership. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology concentrating in Bioethics from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, and is certified by the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Healthcare Bioethics. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Computer Science from Wellesley College.
Dr. Correira homeschooled her three sons. She is currently in formation as a Secular Discalced Carmelite (OCDS).
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