Structural Organization of the Human Body
This course presents the body in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity from subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, and biosphere.
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Dr. Mallakin MSc, PhD
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What's included
14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. If the students have some previous knowledge about the topic and are fast learners then reviewing the materials before the class, completing notes over the material and the comprehension questions should be easy for them. A few multiple-choice questions are meant to confirm the proper comprehension of the material. If the student is struggling to understand then the materials will be more challenging. In that case, I will schedule an additional one-on-one session to explain the main concepts and ideas as well as providing new quiz questions.Assessment
I consider a few components to evaluate the students in this class. 1) Their attendance and if they attended every class. 2) Did they complete the multiple-choice and comprehension question and turn them in on time. 3) Did they participate in the group discussion. I will write a report to the parent for how the student did in the class and their assignments. This will be a good indication of well they understood the materials and their future success in school.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The function of the human body is maintained at several levels of structural organization. To study the structural organization of the human body we first start with the simplest building blocks of matter which are subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules. Atoms combine to form a molecule, such as carbohydrates, proteins,...etc, which are found in living beings. Molecules themselves combine to form cells, cells combine to form tissues, tissues combine to form organs, organs combine to form organ systems, and organ systems combine to form organisms. Molecules are the chemical building blocks of all body structures. Cells are made from different types of molecules and are the smallest independently functioning unit of a living organism. Later we discuss single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms such as humans with independent cells working in a coordinated matter. A tissue is a group of many similar cells that work together to perform a specific function. An organ is an anatomically distinct structure of the body composed of two or more tissue types. The class will continue by discussing twelve distinct organ systems in the human body. In multicellular organisms, including humans, all cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems work together to maintain the life and health of the organism. I will use a PowerPoint presentation and a few short videos when necessary during the class. This is a lecture-style class, comprehensive, and there is time for Q&A. The subject of the fourteen classes, two classes per week, are as follows: Week One: Session One - Basic chemistry, atoms, molecules, chemical, and cells Session Two - Organ, organ systems, and general plan of the body Week Two: Session Three: The integumentary system Session Four: The skeletal system Week Three: Session Five - The musculoskeletal system Session Six - Nervous system Week Four: Session Seven - The endocrine system Session Eight - The cardiovascular system Week Five: Session Nine - The respiratory system Session Ten - The digestive system Week Six: Session Eleven - The urinary system Session Twelve - The lymphatic system Week Seven: Session Thirteen - Male reproductive system Session Fourteen - Female reproductive system
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to identify the organization, structure, and function of the main human organs and systems using common medical terminology. They will understand the importance of organization to the function of the human organism
and will distinguish between metabolism, anabolism, and catabolism.
Session One: Basic chemistry, atoms, molecules, Chemicals, and Cells
Learning Goals: They will be to describe an atom and compare the ways atoms combine to form molecules. Distinguish among the types of chemical reactions that are important to physiology. Be able to distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and high-energy compounds.
Session Two: Cells, tissues, organization, and general plan of the body
Learning Goals: Be able to identify different types of cells, tissues and recognize the major features of the human body include its cavities, membranes, and organ systems. Understand the planes of the human body.
Session Three: The integumentary system
Learning Goals: Be able to identify different skin layers and learn about the subcutaneous tissue, aging, and integumentary system.
Session Four: The skeletal system
Learning Goals: Learners will be able to identify the functions of the skeletal system, learn about different types of bone tissues, recognize the classification of bones, and learn about the embryonic growth of bone. In addition, they will study the factors that affect the growth and maintenance of bones.
Session Five: The musculoskeletal system
Learning Goals: Be able to identify the muscle structure and function, describe the muscle tone and senses, learn about energy sources and muscle contraction, and identify major muscles of the body.
Session Six: Nervous system
Learning Goals: Be able to identify different components of the nerve system, nerve tissues, types of nerve, the nerve impulse, spinal cord, and brain, and identify the autonomic nervous system.
Session Seven: The endocrine system
Learning Goals: They will obtain knowledge about the chemistry of hormones, the regulation of hormone secretion, the pituitary gland and its related hormones, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, the structure and function of the pancreas, the adrenal gland and recognize its hormones.
Session Eight: The cardiovascular system
Learning Goals: Obtain knowledge about characteristics of blood, components of blood including plasma and blood cells, heart and cardiac layers, chambers, vessels and valves of the heart, cardiac cycle and heart sounds, cardiac conduction pathway, the heart rate, and regulation of heart rate.
Session Nine: The respiratory system
Learning Goals: Identify and describe the divisions of the respiratory system, the mechanism of breathing, pulmonary volume, exchange of gases, transport of gases in the blood, regulation of respiration, and acid-base balance.
Session Ten: The digestive system
Learning Goals: Be able to recognize different sections of the digestive system, oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus, structural layers of the alimentary tube, stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Describe the completion of digestion and absorption.
Session Eleven The urinary system
Learning Goals: Be able to identify the muscle structure and function, describe the muscle tone and senses, learn about energy sources and muscle contraction, and identify major muscles of the body.
Session Twelve: The lymphatic system
Learning goals: Learners study the lymph and lymph vessels; they will learn about Lymphatic tissue, human body immunity.
Session Thirteen: Male reproductive system
Learning goals: Learner studies cell divisions such as meiosis, male reproductive system, and aging and the reproductive system.
Session Fourteen: Female reproductive system
Learning goals: Learner studies cell divisions such as meiosis, female reproductive system, and aging and the reproductive system.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)14 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Some Basic Chemistry
Atoms and different ways that atoms combine to form molecules, Intramolecular and intermolecular bindings, Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds, Different types of chemical reactions that are important for our body’s physiology, The structures and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and high energy compounds. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems
Cell Structure & Function, Introduction to cells, The basic unit of life,
Different Types of Cells, Prokaryotic cells, Eukaryotic cells, Molecular Components of Cells, Cell Sizes, Cell Discovery, 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The integumentary system
Skin, Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis, Epidermal glands, Hair and Hair follicles, Nails, Physiology of the Integumentary System, Development of skin color (Skin Pigmentation), Hair Growth, Nail growth, Functions of the Integumentary System. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The skeletal system
Structure of skeletal system, Skeletal System Functions, Types of bones
Divisions of the skeleton, Joints/articulations. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The material contents are appropriate for informed parents and mature students. Content is age-appropriate and focused specifically on the major human body systems without the inclusion of reproductive systems.
Supply List
I will provide the necessary reading materials. Students are not required to purchase any items for their 3-D human body model. I will provide them with the necessary instructional videos and virtual models.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Science from University of Waterloo
I have an MSc, PhD, and PDF and I have a biomedical background. I taught pre-college and college courses including Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology courses for many years at different colleges in Toronto, ON, and Vancouver, BC, Canada.Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $350 for 14 classes2x per week, 7 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-7 learners per class
