To continue science studies after basic biology, join this in-depth and complete study of human anatomy and physiology covering the basic principles of human biology and its functions. This is an especially good course for students considering medical / health fields after high school.

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on June 30, 2025.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

Anatomy & Physiology, Part One with Victoria Cerise

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

• • Read the course materials (syllabus) below before the first class meeting.

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

  • Read Chapter(s) before the class meeting.

  • Write the vocabulary terms in your notebook.

• • Complete the online computer-graded quiz.

  • 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 One of a two-part course. Students are expected to take Part Two after finishing this course.

Total Classes: 14

Duration per class: 60 to 75 minutes

Prerequisite: One year of high school biology

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade

Instructor: Victoria Cerise, BSN

Course Description: This course offers an in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology with a complete study of the basic principles of human biology and its functions. Where appropriate, discussion of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of the Church’s moral magisterium will be engaged. This course 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, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy

Week 2: Cells

Week 3: Tissues

Week 4: Skeletal

Week 5: Muscular

Week 6: Nervous

Week 7: Senses

Week 8: Endocrine

Week 9: Blood

Week 10: Circulatory

Week 11: Digestive

Week 12: Respiratory

Week 13: Urinary

Week 14: Reproductive

Course Materials: 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: 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.

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