Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0033
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
25 hours (15 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to serve as a primer to prepare students to succeed in an anatomy and physiology course. The course focuses on developing and improving study skills and emphasizes personal accountability. Course content includes a review of basic math, biology, chemistry, and cells, and introduces anatomical terminology and body basics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop effective study and test taking skills
  • Describe the different parts of the body and how they work together
  • Apply basic chemistry concepts
  • Examine basic cell biology
  • Describe the relevance of math, science, and anatomy and physiology to a career or field of study
  • Demonstrate personal accountability for succeeding in class
  • Solve basic math problems
  • Build medical terminology

General Topics:

  • Study skills (getting started, in the classroom, and outside the classroom)
  • Basic math review, introduction to terminology
  • Body basics
  • Basic chemistry
  • Introduction to cells
  • Movement processes
  • Cell reproduction
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials