Objectives

Unit 1 Understanding Biomedical Research

Students will gain an understanding of what biomedical research is, the benefits of biomedical research and the methods used.

Unit 2 Understand the Use and Care of Animals in Biomedical Research

Students will learn how animals are used in biomedical research, the care they receive and the emerging issues with using animals in research.

Unit 3 Understand the Challenges of Biomedical Technology

Students will understand the challenges on biomedical technology to include:

Genetic Primer, Therapeutic vs. Reproductive Cloning, Genetically Modified Organisms, Regenerative Medicine, Nanotechnology

Unit 4 Understand Cell Biology and Cancer

We will discuss cancer and the structure of the cell cycle, prevention, detection and treatment of cancer

Unit 5 Understand Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Students will understand the causes of infectious diseases, mode of transmission, occurrences, emerging and re-emerging infections along with vaccines and prevention

Unit 6 Understand Pathology and Forensic Science

This unit reveals diagnostics used in health care, autopsy, DNA and forensic science applications

I am available every morning from 8:00- 8:25 as well as after school on Tuesday and Thursday until 5:00. I ask students to make arrangements with me the day before to ensure I do not have any meetings or prior appointments scheduled. My email address is melessia.gomez@nhcs.net

My schedule:

• 1st block planning

• 2nd block Biomedical Technology I

• 3rd block Foundations of Health Science

• 4th block Foundations of Health Science

Course Description:

In this course, students investigate current medical and health care practices using technology and advances in health care research. Topics include forensic medicine, infectious diseases, stem cell research, cancer and biomedical research.

Grading is as Follows:

1st quarter- Tests 40%

Classwork 20%

Quizzes- 20%

Midterm exam 20%

2nd quarter- Tests 60%

Classwork 20%

Quizzes- 20%

Because Biomedical Technology and Foundations of Health Science are CTE courses, there will be a state issued final exam for each class that is worth 20% of your final grade.

Any assigned essays, projects or presentations will be a test grade. Test days are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Late work will receive a 5 point deduction each day it is late. I will not accept any late work after 1 week. If you are absent, you will have one week to make up any missed work or tests. It is your responsibility to turn in missed work. A zero will be placed in the grade book for any work that is not and will remain until the work is turned in.

Class expectations:

Tardiness- If you are not physically in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, you are tardy. You will receive a referral to the dean’s office after 3 tardies. If you are tardy for class, you will not be allowed to leave the class during that class period.

Come to class prepared- please come to class prepared to take notes and work on assignments every day. This means having a pen/pencil, paper and any completed assignments that are due.

Materials needed:

• 2” binder or notebook

• Notebook paper

• pens/pencils

Electronic devices- cell phones, head phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in class at any time. You are not allowed to text, make/receive phone calls, listen to music or any other activity during instructional time. Cell phones are to be put away and turned off during class.If you are seen with your phone, you will be asked to hand it over until the end of the class period. You will receive an office referral if you refuse to hand over your phone or if it becomes a continuous problem.

Class dismissal- The teacher dismisses the class. You are to remain seated and not line up at the door prior to the bell.

Respect- Inappropriate language or behavior is not tolerated. You are to be respectful to all classmates, teachers and anyone else who enters the classroom. This is to include talking when someone is addressing the class.

Eating in class- not allowed. Do not bring food into class. Water bottles are OK.

Bathroom pass- You are to ask before leaving class for anything including the bathroom. You need to sign out and sign in. We will practice the 15/15 school policy. Bathroom time should not take more than 5 minutes.