This document outlines the structure and content of an online bioscience course for grades 6-12. The course will cover anatomy and physiology through weekly video lectures and online discussions. Topic areas include the cellular basis of anatomy and physiology, the organ systems of the body, homeostasis, and integration of body systems. Students are expected to view video lectures, participate in online discussions, and take a final exam in December.
2. Class mechanics Attend the online Office Hour on Tuesdays at 3 PM via tokbox-Discuss previous weeks video lecture Online video lecture e-mailed every Wednesday-view lecture and prepare to discuss the following Tuesday Comment on video lecture using website discussion board Online Final Exam given 12/9/2009 bio 1.0
4. Take Homes: Anatomy/Physiology overview II. The cellular basis of anatomy/physiology III. The organ systems Nervous Muscle Circulatory System Respiratory Digestive Urinary Skeletal Immune IV. Homeostasis V. Integration bio 1.0
5. Anatomy & physiology overview: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v =6MKUcVGiamE bio 1.0
6. Take Home I The structure of tissues and organs and their functions across species of animals (including humans) Anatomy/Physiology overview bio 1.0
21. Take Home IV The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes. Homeostasis bio 1.0