Human Anatomy & Physiology NexGenAcademy.orgCourse Description

Welcome! This is a High School level course that investigates the structure and function of the human body to include several dissections. We will cover chemistry of life, cells & tissues, integumentary system (skin and its appendages), muscular-skeletal system, neurophysiology, heart & cardiovascular, human nutrition, and related topics. Prerequisites: Biology is highly recommended as a prerequisite.

Technical requirements: Computer with Internet connection, and word processing and presentation software (for example Word and PowerPoint). Lab coats and surgical gloves are provided when needed.

Instructor: Kris Johanson, M.S. - I am available throughout the week to answer questions about your homework topics. kjohanson@san.rr.com

Textbook: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology, by Tortora, 12th Edition. We will be doing a high school-level treatment of this outstanding college textbook, which is used in many high schools.

Course OutlineUnit 1 – IntroductionUnit 2 – Chemical Level of OrganizationUnit 3 – Cellular Level of OrganizationUnit 4 – Tissue Level of OrganizationUnit 5 – The Integumentary SystemUnit 6 – Skeletal System: Bone TissueUnit 7 – Skeletal System: Axial SkeletonUnit 8 – Skeletal System: Appendicular SkeletonUnit 9 – JointsTake-home MidtermUnit 10 – Muscular TissueUnit 11 – The Muscular SystemUnit 12 – Nervous Tissue Unit 13 – The Special SensesUnit 14 – Cardiovascular System: The BloodUnit 15 – The Lymphatic System & ImmunityUnit 16 – The Respiratory SystemUnit 17 – The Digestive System

Unit 18 – Metabolism & NutritionTake-home FinalLabsStats in Physiology labFood Chemistry labDiagnosing Diabetes labSheep’s heart dissectionSuture labHeart class presentationsX-ray labRange of Motion labBone tissue class presentations

Open/TBDBuild an Arm labMuscle class presentationsArc Reflexes labCow’s eye dissection

Human Anatomy & Physiology NexGenAcademy.orgCourse DescriptionMicrobes & Disease lab 1Microbes & Disease lab 2

Digestive System labNutrition class presentations

HomeworkWeekly homework will be assigned from each chapter. Typical homework for this class consists of standard end-of-chapter questions and short Internet research assignments. Students should read the chapter ahead of time and be prepared to take notes and participate in class discussion. Estimated homework and study time for Anatomy & Physiology is 5 hours per week.

Teaching PedagogyThe course uses a combination of hands-on labs, classroom instruction, and customized Internet homework videos. Communication skills are developed through periodic class presentations which take place throughout the year. During classes there is typically much lively discussion, and class cohesiveness and positive student-student interaction is encouraged over the course of the year.

ExamsYes, exams are necessary for a whole host of reasons. There will be a take-home style, open-book, midterm and final exam, covering material learned in class. The exams are not burdensome, and you will be given a week to complete each one. Emphasis is on applications, not on rote memorization.

Course Requirements Attend the classes (including both the in-person and webinar sessions). Be on time. Take notes and ask relevant questions during the lectures Participate in the class labs Turn in your homework assignments by the due date Don’t fall behind in your work. Do not procrastinate!

Grading Policy Your work will be graded on a point system. Your total points earned will be divided by total points possible and converted to a percentage as shown:

Grading Scale Grading Elementsabove 90% A: advanced Class participation 25%89 – 80% B: proficient Labs 25%79 – 70% C: basic Weekly homework 25%69 – 60% D: below basic Midterm & Final 25%Below 60% F: far below basic Total 100%

Timely completion of the required assignments is a basic requirement. Assignments turned in early will receive a “bonus incentive”. Assignments turned in later than the due date will receive a reduced grade.

Progress ReportingDetailed student progress reports are emailed to parents at the end of each semester.