ICCC Human Anatomy and Physiology

Course Description:

Human Anatomy and Physiology is a study of the structure and function of the human body.  This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence.  The study begins at the cellular level and proceeds through the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems and the senses.  A dissection of a cat will be included.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED: ANATOMY

• Introduction, organization of the body,
• Anatomical terminology                
• Human skeleton anatomy          
• Cat dissection - muscles
• Internal anatomy    

TOPICS TO BE COVERED: PHYSIOLOGY

• Chemical basis of life
• Cells, cell division, cell metabolism   
• Tissues       
• Integumentary system          
• Skeletal system and joints                   
• Muscular system       
• Nervous  system   
• Eyes. Ears, and special senses                 
• Digestive system, nutrition and metabolism       
• Respiratory system
• Blood, cardiovascular system  
• Endocrine system   
• Lymphatic systems and immunity
• Urinary system                     
• Reproductive system, growth and development