Course Description
See Reviews of Instructor Dr. Terri Kanner
This course presents a survey of the structure and function of the human body. The interrelationship between structure and function and the importance of homeostasis. Topics covered include the organization of the body, the major body systems and the effects of disease. Dissection of various organs will complement the course work. One of the goals of this course is to prepare students with the skills necessary to be successful in future science classes.
Course Structure
Classes meet live (optional) once a week for 55 minutes and are recorded. A recording of the class will be posted within 24 hours of the class meeting.
Each week assignments and a guided notes document will be posted on the course website. Students will be required to read the text and complete and submit the guided notes. They may also, depending on the topic, be asked to complete a lab (virtual or hands-on or both) and/or activity. Separate postings and submission links will be posted for all additional activities and labs.
Students should expect to spend 2 – 2.5 hours a week on this class. In general, students will complete one chapter/week. Student work will be evaluated and scored based on completeness, timeliness, accuracy and effort. Students will be given an opportunity to correct submitted work and improve their score as long as an initial reasonable attempt was made and it was submitted on time.
Who should enroll?
This course is recommended for ALL students. Understanding how the body works – its needs and limits – allows for students to lead happier, healthier lives. It is HIGHLY recommended for students interested in any aspect of the medical field. Students who complete a high-school anatomy and physiology class consistently outperform their college peers in college A&P courses. Students in grades 11 and 12 are welcome to enroll – no application is necessary. Enrollment of advanced 10th grade students will be considered – contact me via email. There are no prerequisites.
Technology Requirements:
- High speed, broadband Internet
- Sound card and microphone (for live sessions)
- Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
Evaluation and Feedback
Work will generally be graded within one week of submission. Considering the amount of material covered in this course, tests and quizzes with the exception of lab practicals are open book/open notes.
Communication
Parents may contact me before and/or after registration. However, during the course, I prefer that parents let their student handle communicating with me with respect to class work. The “art of communicating with the teacher” needs to be learned early and repeatedly reinforced prior to college. Parents, however, are welcome to contact me regarding all other topics.
Matthew Williams –
Dr. Kanner is a master at teaching Anatomy and Physiology. When she says that A&P was her favorite subject, she means it! From the brain all the way to the urinary system, Dr. Kanner explains her material well. Over the course, I learned things about my body that I did not even know; I did not even know what the word Homeostasis meant before this class. Now, I know that homeostasis is a process that allows our bodies to survive and maintain stability. That is just an example. Dr. Kanner is straightforward, kind, extremely helpful, and ready to work. For those who are pursuing a health career, you need to take this class, as it will set you up for college and health professional schools (medical, dental, nursing, etc.). However, if you are not pursuing a health profession, this class is still excellent to take because you are learning about your body and all the different systems that make you who you are. Dr. Kanner’s Anatomy and Physiology class prepares you for success in the classroom and outside of the classroom. I myself would constantly be talking about what I learned from A&P to my family all the time. With this class, you definitely will need to put in the work and a couple hours a day as there is so much to learn and topics to bediscussed about…I mean, it is the human body and its functions! This class was enjoyable from start to finish from the labs, to the homework, to the tests, and finally to the discussions. This class is not easy, but if you put in the time, the work, and your mind to it, then the class will be great.
Kristina –
Anatomy and Physiology was one of my favorite classes. I learned so much about the human body. Dr. Kanner was always happy to answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend this class even if you aren’t going into medicine.