Anatomy and Physiology 12 focuses on human biology using the three main themes of Homeostasis, DNA and Cells, and Organization. Under these themes, the Anatomy and Physiology 12 curriculum is organized into two distinct terms: The first half of the course covers the topics of cell compounds and biological molecules, cell structure and cell membrane transport, DNA and its role in protein synthesis, irregular copying of DNA, enzymes and metabolism. The second half of the course covers the human systems of digestion, circulation, respiration, nervous, urinary and reproduction. An ability to work with, as well as understand biological terminology, is essential for students to be successful in this course.  Inquiry based investigations (case studies) throughout the course support scientific literacy and the practices of concept explanation, visual representation, questioning and methods, representing and describing data, statistical analysis and communication, culminating in a final exam at the end of the semester. 

Recommended prerequisite: Life Science 11 and  Chemistry 11