Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Science Courses

PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) - Mr. Talbot

In this laboratory course, students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems. Prerequisite: This class is open enrollment to any student at any level and is taken In conjunction with or successful completion of Department Core Courses. 

PLTW Human Body Systems (HBS) - Mr. Talbot

In this laboratory course 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®; 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. Science Prerequisite: This class is open enrollment to any student at any level and is taken In conjunction with or successful completion of Department Core Courses. 

PLTW Medical Interventions (MI) - Mr. Talbot

In this laboratory course 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. Prerequisite: This class is open enrollment to any student at any level and is taken In conjunction with or successful completion of Department Core Courses. 

PLTW Biomedical Innovations (BI) - Mr. Talbot

In the final laboratory course of the 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 design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, research institution or other institution related to the topic within the surrounding communities. Prerequisite: This class is open enrollment to any student at any level and is taken In conjunction with or successful completion of Department Core Courses. This class serves as a Capstone Class.