Biomedical Science

907412—Principles of Biomedical Science
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation.
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 1 year
Credit: 1/2 per semester (Honors)

This course serves to provide foundational knowledge and skills in fields such as biology, anatomy & physiology, genetics, microbiology, and epidemiology as well as engage students in how this content can be applied to real-world situations, cases, and problems. Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students will tackle real-world challenges faced by biomedical professionals in the field. They will use the same tools and equipment used in hospitals and labs as they engage in relevant hands-on work. Students will develop skills in technical documentation to represent and communicate experimental findings and solutions to problems. In addition, students will explore how connections to other disciplines such as computer science and engineering shape the future of medicine and practice collaboration techniques that will help them connect with professionals across any field.  Units include Forensic Science, Clinical Care, Outbreaks & Emergencies, and Innovations. PBS is the entry course in the RHS Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Pathway. Counts as Science credit.

907415—Human Body Systems
Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science.
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 1 year
Credit: 1/2 per semester (Honors)

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills in anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, and laboratory research. The course engages students in how this content can be applied to real-world situations, cases, and problems. The HBS course includes interviews, challenges, and testimonials from biomedical professionals in a variety of settings—clinical, research, and public health. Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students tackle real-world challenges that biomedical professionals face in the field. Students build organs and  tissues on a skeletal Maniken®, use software to monitor body functions, and act as biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases. Students develop skills in technical documentation to represent and communicate experimental findings and solutions to problems, as well as skills in ethical reasoning and clinical empathy. HBS is the second course in the RHS Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Pathway. This course counts as Science credit and also  satisfies Health credit requirement for graduation.

907423—Medical Interventions
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Human Body Systems
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Length of Course: 1 year
Credit: 1/2 per semester (Honors)

Students in the Medical Interventions (MI) course will learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease in order to help the Smith family, who is dealing with a variety of health problems. Students explore how to detect and fight infection, screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment options, and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. MI is the third course in the RHS Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences. Counts as Science credit.

907414—Biomedical Innovation – Biomedical Science Capstone Course
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Interventions
Grade Placement: 12
Length of Course: 1 year
Credit: 1/2 per semester (Honors)

Imagine designing a health care-related product that could save lives! In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution to design a solution to a 21st century health problem. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. Counts as Science credit.