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Course Description: Anatomy and Physiology: An Inquiry Based Approach for Teachers is designed for high school teachers of human anatomy and physiology. It provides an effective way to integrate inquiry based learning through human anatomy and physiology with current practices of teachers.
This course is designed to familiarize teachers with the basic physiological principals of the human body and how to implement this knowledge in the classroom via inquiry learning. The course will integrate human anatomy with physiology using case studies, clinical laboratory testing, texts and integration of material on the student’s part. The textbook will be used as a basis for the course but students will be required to utilize materials from various resources, including but not limited to the Internet, local professionals and clinicians. Students will be exposed to the algorithmic approach employed by clinicians and health care professionals. Students will develop lesson plans using case studies to teach human physiology at the high school level.
Students will be assessed through the following ways:
- Discussions of the required readings will include:
1.) Homeostatic mechanisms, text questions and physiological concepts presented in various case studies.
2.) Classroom implementation practices and proposals.
- Exploration and demonstration of an understanding of scientific issues, research and concepts presented within the text through the completion of web-based text activities.
- The development and implementation of inquiry-based science lessons.
Meeting Place and Times: Teachers login to the course at a time of day that best fits their schedule. It is necessary to connect at least 4 - 6 times per week spending 15-20 hours each week, either online or offline, to stay current and successfully complete this compressed 3 credit graduate level course.
Instructor(s): Cherie McKeever, DVM. Montana State University-Great Falls. Shannon Walden, MS. Montana State University-Great Falls.
Prerequisites: The course prerequisites are a minimum of 2 years successful science teaching experience, enrolled in MSSE degree, or by instructor approval. Participants must hold a bachelors degree in science, science education or a related area. Participants should have an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology principles either through teaching or undergraduate work.
Target Audience: Restricted Entry for Science Educators.
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week. If you are unfamiliar with this field of study and/or method of delivery, you may require more time.
| Cost: | | | Tuition | $905 | | | MSU Fees | $9.45 | | | Total | $914.45 |
The cost of the course assumes that you are taking only online courses from Montana State University (MSU) and/or specially designated courses through MSU Extended University during the semester that the course is offered. If you are also taking regular face-to-face courses from Montana State University, other costs may apply. Montana State University charges a $3.25 per credit hour computer fee for this course. (The fee is $3.15 per credit hour during summer session 2009.) MSU also charges a $30 registration fee per student per semester. If you have not yet paid this fee, you may do so when you register for this course. To learn more, please see the University Business Services' Student Accounts Web page.
Required Books/Materials: - Fundamentals of Human Physiology, by S. I. Fox.
McGraw Hill Publishing
ISBN # 978-0077226350
You can order the text through the Montana State University Bookstore at 1-888-247-2546. Ask to speak with the Textbook Department. It will expedite your order if you tell the sales representative:
- course number/title (BIOL 580: Anatomy & Physiology – An Inquiry Based Approach for Teachers)
- titles of the texts
- ISBN number
- the course is offered through Extended University
Computer Requirements: - Computer running Windows 2000 or newer or Mac OS X
or higher
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date.
For More Information: contact Diana Paterson at dianap@montana.edu or 406-994-5679.
How to Register: Register Online
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