SCI2100: Anatomy & Physiology
05/01/2023 to 04/30/2024 • Modified 10/11/2023Course 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.
Prerequisite
Course waiver signed by the student if the student is over 18 years of age. If the student is under 18 years old the waiver will be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
SCI1000 Biology; minimum grade of 75%
Schedule
Module 1: Foundational Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology
- Week 1: Major Concepts and Language of Anatomy
- Week 2: Basics of Biochemistry
Module 2: Cells and Tissues
- Week 3: Cellular Level of Organization
- Week 4: Tissue Level of Organization
- Week 5: Integumentary System
Module 3: Skeletal System
- Week 6: Skeletal System
- Week 7: Bones of the Skeletal System Part 1
- Week 8: Bones of the Skeletal System Part 2
- Week 9: 1st Quarter Review & Test
Module 4: Muscular System
- Week 10: Muscle Physiology
- Week 11: Muscles of the Trunk
- Week 12: Muscles of the Limbs
- Week 13: Muscles of the Forearm
Module 5: Skull, Brain, Nervous System
- Week 14: Parts Pertaining to Nervous System
- Week 15: Nervous System
Module 6: Facial Muscles and Special Senses
- Week 16: Facial Muscles and Eye
- Week 17: Ear and Chemical Senses
- Week 18: 2nd Quarter Review & Test
Module 7: Endocrine System
- Week 19: Hormones & Glands
- Week 20: Hormones & Health
Module 8: Blood, Lymphatic System, and Immunity
- Week 21: Blood and the Lymphatic System
- Week 22: Immunity
Module 9: Cardiovascular System
- Week 23: Cardiovascular System
- Week 24: Cardiac Connections and Their Importance
Module 10: Respiratory System
- Week 25: Respiratory System
- Week 26: Lung Cancer
- Week 27: 3rd Quarter Review & Test
Module 11: Digestive System
- Week 28: Digestive System
- Week 29: Blood Supply and Disorders of the Digestive System
Module 12: Urinary System
- Week 30: Urinary System
- Week 31: Urine Composition and Disorders
Module 13: Reproductive System
- Week 32: Female Reproductive System
- Week 33: Male Reproductive System
- Week 34: Pregnancy, Growth, and Development
- Week 35: Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Period
- Week 36: 4th Quarter Review & Test
