(Recorded Course) Anatomy & Physiology, Part Two with Victoria Cerise

This in-depth study of anatomy and physiology covers dissections (choose the lab kit or virtual experience) and further study of the systems of the human body. A special emphasis will be placed on the human identity and status of the embryo and fetus, incorporating a scientifically sound pro-life apologetics.

 How to get the most out of Anatomy & Physiology, Part two with Victoria Cerise:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. If you would like to join us midyear, please email for permission from the instructor.

Total Classes: 14

Duration per class: 60 to 75 minutes

Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology, Part One (live or recorded) or equivalent.

Suggested Grade Level: 10th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Anatomy & Physiology or Science

Instructor: Victoria Cerise, BSN

Instructor Email: victoriacerisehsc@gmail.com

Course Description: In-depth study of human anatomy and physiology, including the dissection (or virtual). Where appropriate, discussion of contemporary bioethical issues from the perspective of the Church’s moral magisterium will be engaged. The lab component will focus in depth on the organ systems of the body, their anatomy and physiology. These include the sensory, motor and integrative systems, special organs of sense, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, reproductive systems, as well as embryonic and fetal development. A special emphasis will be placed on the human identity and status of the embryo and fetus, incorporating a scientifically sound pro-life apologetics approach for students to take with them into their college and graduate level clinical training. Anatomy and Physiology Part Two consists of dissections each week.

Course Outline:

  • Anatomical References

  • Exterior Reproductive System

  • Digestive System (The Head)

  • Digestive System (Abdominal Cavity)

  • Urinary System (The Kidneys)

  • Urinary System (Blood Vessels Ureters, Bladder)

  • Circulatory System (Thoracic Cavity)

  • Circulatory System (Heart Cross Section)

  • Reproductive System

  • Respiratory System

  • Lung Cross Section

  • Nervous System (Cranial)

  • Nervous System (Cervical)

  • Nervous System (Lumbar)

Course Materials:

 https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/fetal-pig-dissection-kit/. 

Students will have the option of a “virtual dissection” in lieu of the dissection kit.

Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth edition (www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0077221354/catholictreas-20 or bookfinder.com). Can be found inexpensively used.

Homework: Each week features a different body system for dissection. After the live lab, the student will take the online computer graded quiz.