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5347 – Anatomy & Physiology I H 5475 – Microbiology H
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5 Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: B+ or better in Biology Adv and B First semester only
or better in Chemistry Adv Prerequisite: B+ or better in Biology Adv. or H
This course studies human anatomy and physiology, AND B+ or better in Chemistry Adv. or H; or
that is, the structure and function of the human Department Placement.
body. Knowledge of biochemistry, cell structure and This honors level course is designed for students in-
function, and the basics of physiology from Biology terest in medicine or the biological sciences when
are presumed. This one semester course includes a they enter college. Topics covered will include: mi-
study of the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, crobial cell structure and function, metabolism, mi-
nervous, and endocrine systems. This course also crobial genetics, immunology and medical microbiol-
introduces muscle motion and kinesiology. ogy. This course will serve as a general overview of
the importance of microorganisms in the environ-
ment, human health, and human disease. This is a
5349 – Anatomy & Physiology II H laboratory intensive course.
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology I H
This course studies human anatomy and physiology, 5487 – Epidemiology
that is, the structure and function of the human Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5
body. Knowledge of biochemistry, cell structure and Prerequisite: B+ or better in Biology Adv or B
function, and the basics of physiology from Biology or better in Biology H
are presumed. This second semester course in- This course utilizes case studies and projects to de-
cludes a study of the pulmonary, cardiac, digestive, velop an understanding of the spread of infectious
urinary, and reproductive systems. This course also disease and the contributing factors of behavioral
includes attendance at a surgical theater. diseases. Topics include: causation, correlation,
measurement of disease rates, epidemic investiga-
tion, cohort studies, clinical trials, current events and
5377 – Introduction to Sports Medicine some statistical analysis.
Cross-listed with Physical Education Dept.
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None 5489 –Environmental Science
This course is an introduction to the principles ap- Grade:12 Credit: 0.5
plied by athletic trainers in treating sports injuries. Prerequisite: C in Biology and Chemistry
The course will include basic anatomy and physiolo- This semester-based course is an interdisciplinary
gy as pertains to sport injuries and further work in course integrating scientific principles of chemistry,
the treatment modalities used to get the injured ath- biology, and earth science in order to understand
lete back to pre-injury condition. Students will re- interrelationships of the natural world. The course
ceive information on how athletic injuries occur, how will explore topics such as ecology, populations, re-
they are treated, and how they can be prevented. source use, pollution, and biodiversity. Environmen-
This course is for students with an interest in athletic tal problems, both natural and man-made, will be
training, physical therapy or sports medicine. identified and analyzed in classroom lectures, labs,
Scheduling preference is given to Grade 12. field work, and independent projects. Scheduling
preference is given to Grade 12.
5383 - Genetics
Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 0.5 5485 - AP Biology
Prerequisite: B+ or better in Biology Adv. or B Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
or better in Biology H Prerequisite: B+ or better in Biology H and B+
This one semester course may interest students who or better in Chemistry H; Instructor permission
are pursuing a career in a medical or biological field, required
or who simply have an interest in genetics. This AP Biology is a rigorous and demanding course,
course offers the opportunity to explore human ge- which is the equivalent of a two semester college
netics in detail. Topics will include development, freshmen general biology course. This course will
transmission genetics, DNA and chromosomes, pop- advance the student’s understanding of concepts
ulation genetics, and genetics of immunity and can- covered in high school biology with an emphasis on
cer. These topics will be explored through laborato- critical thinking and analysis. It provides a solid
ry exercises, projects, and films. preparation for the AP Biology exam. Major course
themes include biochemistry, cellular structure and
function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and organis-
mal diversity. This course includes a rigorous labor-
atory component designed to enhance the student’s
understanding of the material and meets College
Board standards. All students are required to take
the Advanced Placement exam in May.

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