A little bit about me:

Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) is the first course in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program. In this introductory course, students explore concepts of biology and medicine as they take on roles of different medical professionals to solve real-world problems. Over the course of the year, students are challenged in various scenarios including investigating a crime scene to solve a mystery, diagnosing and proposing treatment to patients in a family medical practice, to tracking down and containing a medical outbreak at a local hospital, stabilizing a patient during an emergency, and collaborating with others to design solutions to local and global medical problems.

PBS is intended as an introductory lab-oriented course, challenging but accessible to all students. However, a full-year high school biology course is recommended as a prerequisite for most students.

Human Body Systems (HBS) is the second course in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program. HBS builds on the foundation laid down in Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS). Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection and homeostasis. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken® model; 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.

HBS is a challenging, lab-intensive course that introduces students to advanced techniques and concepts. Students who wish to do well in HBS should take full-year courses in Biology and Chemistry. Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) is also strongly recommended.

Medical Interventions (MI) is the third course in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program. MI builds on the foundation laid down in Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) and Human Body Systems (HBS). 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.

MI is a challenging, lab-intensive course that introduces students to advanced techniques and concepts. Students who wish to do well in MI should take full-year courses in Biology and Chemistry. Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS), and Human Body Systems (HBS) and/or Anatomy & Physiology are also strongly recommended.