2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...
2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...
2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...
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AdA&PA – Advanced ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS<br />
Grade Placement: 11 – 12<br />
1 science credit<br />
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry and previous or concurrent enrollment in one of the health<br />
career science <strong>course</strong>s; Plans to pursue a medical career<br />
This <strong>course</strong> is a preparatory <strong>course</strong> for the college anatomy and physiology <strong>course</strong>s that are required for<br />
the admission to many health care career programs, for example nursing, physical therapy, medical<br />
technology, radiology, sports medicine. This <strong>course</strong> is designed to study the form and function of the<br />
human body. Students will perform labs as they relate to the human physiology as well as anatomical<br />
dissections. The student will study individual systems and the roles they play in creating a living,<br />
functioning, and homeostatic organism. This <strong>course</strong> will satisfy the requirement for a 4 th year science.<br />
AnaPhy – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN SYSTEMS<br />
Grade Placement: 11 – 12<br />
1 science credit<br />
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry<br />
This <strong>course</strong> is designed to study the form and function of the human body. The student will study<br />
individual systems and the roles they play in creating a living, functioning, and homeostatic organism.<br />
Students will perform labs as they relate to human physiology and may be required to perform organ<br />
dissections. This <strong>course</strong> will satisfy the requirement for a 4 th year science.<br />
MicBio – MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY<br />
Grade Placement: 12<br />
½ credit<br />
Students will explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro<br />
organisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging<br />
diseases.<br />
Patho – PATHOPHYSIOLOGY<br />
Grade Placement: 12<br />
½ credit<br />
Students will study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention<br />
and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology.<br />
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