SCI2100: Anatomy & Physiology

05/01/2024 to 05/30/2025 • Modified 05/02/2024

Course 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.

Next Start Date*

Next Monday

Program Restrictions*

  • ESD: Elementary School Diploma (ESDP-ESD-D) Excluded
  • MSD: Middle School Diploma (MSDP-MSD-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

Any of the following:

  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1001 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1002 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • All of the following:
    • SCI 1003 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1004 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1005 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
         and
    • SCI 1006 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

       or
  • SCI 1000 previously completed with a minimum grade of C

High School Diploma Requirements*

  • Contributes 1 credit to LUOA – Science, Science Requirement.

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: Review & Quarter 1 Exam

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: Review & Quarter 2 Exam

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: Review & Quarter 3 Exam

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: Review & Quarter 4 Exam
*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.

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