Anatomy & Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts
related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and
contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. Introduces students to
the cell, which is the basic structural and functional united of all organisms, and covers
tissues, integument, skeleton, muscular and nervous systems as an integrated unit.
Through instruction, including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated
with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organization
and function of the various components of the healthy body in order to apply this
knowledge in all health related fields.
DOE Code: 5276
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Biology, Health Science Education I
Credits: 1 credit per semester, maximum of 2 semesters, maximum of 2 credits
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
Fulfills a Core 40 Science course requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for any diploma
No additional cost