Biomedical

You want to learn more about the human body or maybe go into the medical field?

Maybe a nurse, medical laboratory technician, doula, dentist, chiropractor, dental hygienist, food technologist, doctor (pediatrician, oncologist, OB/GYN, etc.), athletic trainer, microbiologist, hospital records, medical transcriptionist, piercing or tattoo artist, massage therapist, medical examiner, phlebotomy technician, certified surgical technologist, physical therapist, morgue assistant, occupational therapist, biochemist, dietician, clinical researcher, psychiatrist, etc...

What classes should I take if I am in the biomedical pathway?

PLTW PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Level 1 - 9th-12th Grade

Course: 8225.HT00.Y - Credit: 1.0 CTE Elective Credit Only

Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia and infectious diseases. After determining the factors responsible for the death of a fictional person, students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person's life. Engineering principles including: the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.

Prerequisite: ?

PLTW HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS

Level 2 - 10th-12th Grade

Course: 8226.HT00.Y - Credit: 1.0 CTE Elective Credit Only

Students engage in the study of the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body systems. Important concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, and protection. The central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. The systems are studied as "parts of a whole," working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body systems, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation.

Prerequisite: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Level 3 - 11th-12th Grade

Course: 8219.R / H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 CTE and Science Credit

The Pathophysiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations using the scientific process. Students will be able to make informed decisions using their critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques. The students will study disease processes and their effects on the human body with a focus on prevention and treatment. Texas law requires at least 40 percent lab and field investigations.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry.

Recommended Prerequisite: A course from the Health Science cluster

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Level 4 - 10th-12th Grade

Course: 8218.R / H000.Y- Credit: 1.0 CTE and Science Credit

The Medical Microbiology course is designed to explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Texas law requires at least 40 percent lab and field investigations.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry.

Recommended Prerequisite: A course from the Health Science cluster

What classes should I take if I am looking for a science elective?

I have passed Biology and I have passed Chemistry or I will be taking it next year. My options are:

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

The structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.

Course: 8217.R/H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 Science Credit

In Anatomy and Physiology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Texas law requires at least 40 percent lab and field investigations.

Prerequisites: Biology and a second science credit.

Recommended: One course from Health Science Career cluster.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Study disease processes and their effects on the human body with a focus on prevention and treatment.

Course: 8219.R / H000.Y - Credit: 1.0 CTE and Science Credit

The Pathophysiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations using the scientific process. Students will be able to make informed decisions using their critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques. The students will study disease processes and their effects on the human body with a focus on prevention and treatment. Texas law requires at least 40 percent lab and field investigations.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry.

Recommended Prerequisite: A course from the Health Science cluster

MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Designed to explore the microbial world.

Course: 8218.R / H000.Y- Credit: 1.0 CTE and Science Credit

The Medical Microbiology course is designed to explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. Texas law requires at least 40 percent lab and field investigations.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry.

Recommended Prerequisite: A course from the Health Science cluster

Questions? Contact Lisa Robinson in Room 2/ ph. 512-414-2532 Ext. 71981 / email: lisa.robinson@austinisd.org