2014/15 Honors Anatomy and Physiology
This course builds onto concepts learned in Biology and Chemistry (both prerequisites). Students will take a fascinating tour into the wonders of the human body. In fact, the whole course in pinioned around this truth: that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14). The student will explore many organs and organ systems from the cellular level upward, looking at both the structure and the functional capabilities of the human body. In the spring following study of the nervous system, we also take a short tour of neuropsychology looking at the developing teen brain, addictions, learning and sleep.
Course delivery utilizes all the modalities of learning: colorful multimedia interactive lectures; group projects and discussions; interactive web learning; assessment portfolios are used as well as traditional testing. This course features a strong laboratory element allowing students further experience in developing scientific investigations, collecting and analysis of data, use of laboratory equipment, developing dissecting abilities (muscle tissue, bone, heart, brain and cat).
The content, pacing and learning approaches are designed to prepare and develop the student for vigorous college coursework.
This course builds onto concepts learned in Biology and Chemistry (both prerequisites). Students will take a fascinating tour into the wonders of the human body. In fact, the whole course in pinioned around this truth: that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14). The student will explore many organs and organ systems from the cellular level upward, looking at both the structure and the functional capabilities of the human body. In the spring following study of the nervous system, we also take a short tour of neuropsychology looking at the developing teen brain, addictions, learning and sleep.
Course delivery utilizes all the modalities of learning: colorful multimedia interactive lectures; group projects and discussions; interactive web learning; assessment portfolios are used as well as traditional testing. This course features a strong laboratory element allowing students further experience in developing scientific investigations, collecting and analysis of data, use of laboratory equipment, developing dissecting abilities (muscle tissue, bone, heart, brain and cat).
The content, pacing and learning approaches are designed to prepare and develop the student for vigorous college coursework.