Year 2: Human Anatomy & Physiology

Students enrolled in Human Anatomy & Physiology have taken 1 year of STEM Fundamentals.

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Course Description:

A study of the organization of cells into tissues, organs, and organ systems, with in-depth study of body systems. This course will prepare students for higher level Health Professions Pathway electives and A.P. classes.

Within this course, students will

• explore the relationship between the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems .

• Design and develop working anatomical models

• Culminating task: collaborative scientific research presentation 

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Year 3: Microbiology/Human Diseases

Students enrolled in Microbiology/Human Diseases have taken 1 year of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Research course or Applied Science course.

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Course Description:

This course introduces students to concepts in microbiology and human disease.

Within this course, students will explore

• microbial diagnosis (the basis, sensitivity, and limitations of clinical diagnostic tests)

• etiology (infectious agents responsible, differential diagnoses – infectious or not).

• epidemiology (transmission, susceptibility, patterns).

• pathogenesis (how the organisms cause disease).

• symptoms (symptoms that help in diagnosis, how these symptoms relate to disease).

• prevention (vaccines, hand washing, etc.).

• treatment (drug or other treatment options).

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Year 4: Advanced Placement (AP) Science Course

+ Hospital Internship (screening process required)

4th year Health Professions Pathway students choose from a wide selection of Advanced Placement courses

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Physics C: Mechanics

• AP Chemistry (recommended in conjunction with Hospital Internship)

• AP Biology

Students will take Advanced Placement Exams in May. Scores earned may result in receiving college credit.

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