STEM Courses

Course Description:

Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, examine nervous system structure and function, and investigate disease outbreaks.

Course Description:

The Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) course provides an introduction to biomedical science through exciting hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate concepts of biology and medicine as they explore health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They will determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional woman as they sequentially piece together evidence found in her medical history and her autopsy report. Students will investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the woman’s life and demonstrate how the development of disease is related to changes in human body systems.

 Notes:

This course is the level one course in the Biomedical Science Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.

Course Description:

Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal mannequin; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.

Notes:

This course is the level two course in the Biomedical Science Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.

This course meets the requirements for a third science-flex option.

Course Description:

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. 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.

 Notes:

This course is the level three course in the Biomedical Science Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.

Course Description:

In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.

Course Description:

Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

Notes:

This course is the level one course in the Engineering Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.

Course Description:

Engineering I is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem-solving skills that are involved in postsecondary education programs and engineering careers. Students will also explore various engineering systems and manufacturing processes.

Notes:

This course is the level two course in the Engineering Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.

Course Description:

The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout Intro to Engineering and Engineering I come together in Engineering II as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing Engineering II ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.

Notes:

This course is the level three course in the Engineering Program of Study.  Students who complete all three required courses in this program will be named CTE completers.  For a list of required courses, please visit the CTE Completer Chart.