SAMOHI HOME I SCIENCE DEPARTMENT


Physiology



Physiology P
Grade Level: 10-12
Meets UC/CSU Requirements
Year Course (5 credits per semester)
Prerequisite: Completion of two years of science: 1 year of life science and 1 year of physical science recommended.

Students will explore the fascinating aspects of how living things perform their vital functions.

Students cover the nine body systems, their interdependence and their interaction with the environment.

The course includes studying the major bones, muscles, and organs of the body, the learning of physiological concepts, the application of these concepts to practical situations, and the performance of physiological assessment skills.