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"To dissect an animal (or plant) is to cut and separate its parts for scientific examination. Dissections help you learn about animals from the inside out. You can see how their organs, tissues, veins, and muscles interact and cooperate. Like human hearts, a sheep’s heart contains two atria and two ventricles. These four chambers work together to pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood to the rest of the body; this allows blood to circulate the body in a regular manner. The important reason for carrying out this experiment is to examine and understand the structural features of the heart which will help us appreciate how the heart operates. We also dissect the sheep or cow brain, kidney, and eyeball if time allows. Instructor: Rebecca Fahey Dr. Beck Fahey is a skilled professional with extensive and diverse competencies. As a seasoned college professor, she has designed, created, and instructed many courses for over fifteen years, including public health, meditation, science, and business. Her most recent consulting work as an epidemiologist with the Chicago Department of Public Health involved integrating software systems into disease investigations during the pandemic, improving case investigations and overall data quality. Dr. Fahey's desire to work with clients to improve their health, relationships, careers, and families led her to become an Integrative Nutrition health coach. She is eager to impart her knowledge of science and holistic health techniques to broaden your perspective on science, health, and wellness.
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