MELBA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 136

Melba High School

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Subject Area: Science

Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology

Course Length: Semester

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Major Concepts: The major purpose of this course is to provide students a firm understanding of the fundamental anatomical terms and structures. This class aims to provide students opportunities to explore scientific areas independently.

Content:

The content includes but is not limited to the following:

· Human skeletal system (all bones and several major structures).

· Digestive system (major organs and their roles).

· Cardio-pulmonary system including detailed anatomy of the heart.

· Nervous system including anatomy of the eye and brain.

· Dissection of dogfish shark.

· Dissection of leopard frog.

· Dissection of pig hearts.

· Dissection of cow eyes.

· Dissection of sheep brains.

· Semester-long, independent research project on a vertebrate species.

Intended Outcomes:

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:

· Relate functioning of body systems to their underlying structure and compare how different organisms have modified anatomy in order to live within their niches.

· Understand basic anatomical vocabulary as it relates to specific systems/regions of the body.

· Use dissection tools correctly in order to facilitate learning of anatomy.

· Conduct independent research including analysis of primary literature and report findings using several methods (presentation as well as written).

Grading: Students will be graded on the following criteria:

Homework and classwork................... 25%

Practicals and quizzes.......................... 45%

Research Project................................. 20%

Semester Final Essay........................... 10%