The Science Sanitarium

Honors Anatomy & Physiology

Course Description: This full-year Honors Anatomy and Physiology course will provide students a comprehensive overview of the human organism across all levels of organization. Through a series of lectures, labs, videos, internet activities, dissections, practicum, and brief projects (projectettes), students will develop literacy in matters related to human biology in health and disease.

Course Objectives:Through this course students will be able to:

     1.  Define anatomical and physiological terms of the human body
     2.  Identify anatomical structures and their associated functions,    
          understanding the intricate relationship of form to function within            organs and body systems
     3,  Describe the role of homeostasis in health, wellness, and the                   disease process
     4.  Critically examine print and other media about human biology and           drug treatment in health & disease

    1. Through projectettes, students will identify, describe, and understand broad classes of pharmaceutical compounds
    2. Understand the role of these compounds in wellness and disease states
    3. Discriminate marketing claims from scientific data   
     5.   Accurately analyze and organize vital information regarding their            bodies, allowing students to become active participants in their                healthcare
     6.   Identify biopsychosocial factors that can either prevent                           disease/promote wellness or predispose an individual to acquire           or develop specific disease
                                                             
Required Materials (Must bring to every class)

Tortora, & Derrickson. 2007. Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 7th Ed. Wiley Higher Education. ISBN: 978-0-471-69123-5 ©2007; 656 pages

  1. At least 1 pen or several sharpened pencils
  2. Multicolored pencils (crayons, thin markers, or multicolored pens are acceptable)
  3. Notebook
  4. Lined loose-leaf paper
  5. 3-ringed binder or folder with pockets