SCI 2100: Anatomy & Physiology

05/01/2025 to 05/30/2026 • Modified 04/28/2025

Course Description

This year-long course provides an overview of the structure and function of the human body, God’s ultimate creation. Students learn the terminology related to the structure of body systems and how structure facilitates healthy body functioning. Students analyze the impact of disease or injury on how the body works. All major body systems are reviewed. Students engage with lab activities and demonstrations to support the lessons and are expected to research and write on various assigned topics. While a good foundational course for students who wish to pursue medicine, physiology, or other allied health fields later, this course provides a strong understanding of the bodies given to each of us by God as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Next Start Date*

Next Monday

Program Restrictions*

  • ESD: Elementary School Diploma (ESDP-ESD-D) Excluded
  • MSD: Middle School Diploma (MSDP-MSD-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

Any of the following:

  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • SCI 1000 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

High School Diploma Requirements*

  • Contributes 1 credit to LUOA – Science, Science Requirement.

Schedule

Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology

  • Week 1: The Language of Anatomy
  • Week 2: Biochemistry for Anatomy

Module 2: Cells & Tissues

  • Week 3: The Organization of Cells
  • Week 4: The Organization of Tissues
  • Week 5: The Integumentary System

Module 3:The Skeletal System

  • Week 6: The Anatomy & Physiology of Bones
  • Week 7: Bones of the Upper Body
  • Week 8: Bones of the Lower Body
  • Week 9: Review & Quarter 1 Exam

Module 4: The Muscular System

  • Week 10: Muscle Structure & Function
  • Week 11: Muscles of the Torso & Abdomen
  • Week 12: Muscles of the Limbs
  • Week 13: Muscles of the Head, Face & Neck

Module 5: The Nervous System

  • Week 14: Nerves & Nerve Impulses
  • Week 15: The Brain

Module 6: The Senses

  • Week 16: Vision & Hearing
  • Week 17: Smell & Taste
  • Week 18: Review & Quarter 2 Exam

Module 7: Endocrine System

  • Week 19: Hormones & Glands
  • Week 20: Hormones & Overall Health

Module 8: The Immune System

  • Week 21: Blood & Lymph
  • Week 22: Immunity

Module 9: The Cardiovascular System

  • Week 23: The Structure & Function of the Cardiovascular System
  • Week 24: Cardiac Health

Module 10: The Respiratory System

  • Week 25: The Structure of the Respiratory System
  • Week 26: The Physiology of Breathing
  • Week 27: Review & Quarter 3 Exam

Module 11: The Digestive System

  • Week 28: The Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Week 29: The Digestive Process

Module 12: Urinary System

  • Week 30: Renal Structure & Function
  • Week 31: Urine & Diagnostics

Module 13: The Reproductive System

  • Week 32: The Female Reproductive System
  • Week 33: The Male Reproductive System
  • Week 34: Conception & Pregnancy
  • Week 35: Birth & the Newborn
  • Week 36: Review & Quarter 4 Exam
*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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