Biomedical Sciences

PLTW Honors Principles of  Biomedical Sciences

Intended Audience: Grades 9 and 10

Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit  

PLTW college credit can be earned 

Major Outcomes:

• Investigate various health conditions 

• Determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person 

• Investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might prolong life

• Provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lays the scientific foundation for subsequent courses.

Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and problems designed with technology-rich curriculum 

Instructional Focus: Research and design techniques on experiments and projects

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PLTW Honors Human Body Systems

Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences 

Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 

Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit 

PLTW college credit can be earned 

Major Outcomes:

• Examine interactions of body systems

• Design experiments using data acquisition software

• Explore science in action using real world cases

• Play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects and problems, Use manikins to build body systems, Utilize specialized software for hands-on learning 

Instructional Focus: Technology rich research and design 

Course Syllabus

PLTW Honors Medical Interventions

Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Human Body Systems

Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 

Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 Credit 

PLTW college credit can be earned 

Major Outcomes: Students will investigate how to:

• Prevent, diagnose, and treat disease by exploring how to detect and fight infection

• Screen and evaluate the code in human DNA

• Evaluate cancer treatment options

• Prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world  applications with project based activities 

Instructional Focus: Technology-driven curriculum 

Course Syllabus

PLTW Honors Biomedical Innovation

Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Medical Interventions 

Intended Audience: Grade 12 

Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits 

PLTW college credit can be earned 

Major Outcomes: 

• Students will design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century by addressing topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applications with project based activities 

Instructional Focus: Independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution

Course Syllabus

Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering

Intended Audience:  Grade 9 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: 

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic and charting presentations

• Introduction to gaming 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Business and personal documents, computer-generated presentations 

Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities and Microsoft Office software 

Honors English 10 Biomed and Engineering

Intended Audience: Grade 10 

Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, counts as English 10 credit

Major Outcomes: 

• Rhetorical analysis

• Interpretation and evaluation of literature and informational texts

• Understanding of fiction and nonfiction

• Public Speaking

• Technical Writing 

Instructional Focus: Connection between rhetoric, medicine, and engineering including medical or engineering texts options and technical writing.

Course Syllabus

Coll Honors Biology Biomed

Composed of SCSU BIOL 102 [The Living World] 

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Biomedical Sciences Program at CRHS 

Intended Audience: Grade 11 

Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, successful completion will earn 3 college credits.  Counts as Biology credits.

Major Outcomes: Students will understand:

• The nature of science, its methods, scope, and limitations

• Cell function

• The genetic basis of life 

• Major concepts and theories of diversity, evolution, and ecology

• Plant form and function

• Organization and general function of the human body

• Significant biological issues facing society 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab investigations and write-ups, research, presentations and college campus visit 

Instructional Focus: Small and large group lecture, field and lab activities and use of  college text 

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Human Performance and Wellness

Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 

Credit:  One trimester = 0.5 credit, Meets PE II requirement 

Major Outcomes:

• Expose future health professionals to the world where athletics meets academics. Students will research training options after thorough investigation of various abilities and health histories of participants. 

Projects, Activities, etc.:  Hands on training equipment and body sensors to optimize health and wellness of all citizens, Career and Education Research 

Instructional Focus:  This course allows  students to use the latest technology and hands-on learning opportunities to blend  academics with athletics. 

Medical Terminology and Careers Biomed 

[Students may earn Articulated College Credit] 

Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: 

• Medical terminology

• Career exploration 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and  guest presenters 

Instructional Focus: Taught by a health  professional, guest presenters 

Co-curricular Connection: HOSA 

Introduction to Holistic Healing

Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: 

• Future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Dietary Supplements, and Mind-Body Therapies. Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history, implementation, interaction with traditional medicine, and careers involved. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Various Holistic Medicine Speakers, Research, and Projects 

Instructional Focus: This course introduces students to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway

Medical Illustration I

Intended Audience:  Grades 10, 11, and 12 

Credit:  One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement     

Major Outcomes:

• Accurately interpret and portray body  systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations

• Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences 

Projects, Activities, etc.:  Multiple illustrations, sketchbook, and digital art introduction 

Instructional Focus:  Lab work

Medical Illustration II 

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Medical  Illustration I 

Intended Audience:  Grades 10, 11, and 12 

Credit:  One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement     

Major Outcomes:

• Expansion of accurately interpreting and portraying body systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations

• Transform complex information into  visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences

• Digital finishing and graphic design 

Projects, Activities, etc.:  Multiple illustrations, sketchbook, and digital art introduction

Instructional Focus:  Lab work

Medical Spanish

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II 

Intended Audience:  Grades 10, 11, and 12 

Credit:  One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes:

• This course is designed for Healthcare Professionals to assist them in communicating with those who speak a language other than English in the healthcare setting. Students will learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical terms, learn skills in medical reporting and medical communications, and apply cultural variations to medical practices. 

Projects, Activities, etc.:  Use conversational Spanish in medical scenarios 

Instructional Focus:  Medical applications in the World Languages area