High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus
William Fesperman
Purpose of Course:
The purpose of this course is to present the facts of anatomy and physiology in a manner that would
allow the student to grasp the knowledge of the human organism: how is it built, how it is maintained
and how it acts and reacts to its internal and external environment. This course is actually a college
preparatory course which involves biology, chemistry, and physics. The student will be asked to think
critically, learn medical terms, and answer and discuss actual clinical cases. Students will learn how the
body works, and this class will help those who are interested in a health science career.
Summary of Course Content:
Cells
Body Chemistry
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Integumentary System
Circulatory System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Reproduction
Nervous System
Immune System
Lymphatic System
Endocrine System
Excretory System
Supplies:
-College Rule Composition Notebook
-writing utensils
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils
- Tissue
- Paper Towels
-gloves (1 box)
Each class day each student is required to have in their possession …..
-College Rule Composition Notebook
-writing utensils
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils
The other materials will be left in the classroom
Grading Procedures:
Assignments will consist of reading assignments from the text book, scientific article summaries, quizzes
at the beginning of each class period, practice question sets (practice question sets are mandatory!, lab
activities (dissections) and lab write-ups and exams over each chapter.
Grading Breakdown
40% Tests, Quizzes
20% Procedures and Safety
20% Lab Communication and Scientific Analysis
20% Practice Assignments
Academic Integrity:
Any form of cheating, including (but not limited to) plagiarism, forgery, and falsification will not be
tolerated in this course. Any student caught cheating will receive a zero for that assignment and a
parent/guardian will be notified. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with school policy.