Biomedical Science

Offered at Berea-Midpark, Fairview, North Olmsted and Olmsted Falls High Schools Schools

Biomedical Science is a four-year PLTW program designed to introduce you to the in-demand field of medicine and biomedical science. Each biomedical course gives you the opportunity to solve real-world problems using the latest equipment and technology. This program includes the following courses:

• Principles of Biomedical Science • Human Body Systems • Medical Interventions • Biomedical Innovation

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PLTW)

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PBS)

(Recommended 1st course) In this introductory course, you will explore biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, you will examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Activities and projects introduce you to human physiology, basic biology, medicine and research processes while allowing you to design your own experiments.

PBS is open to 9th and 10th grade students. Students in 11th and 12th grades need permission from the instructor and school counselor.

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (HBS)

Examine the interactions of human body systems as you explore identity, power, movement, protection and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, you will 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.

HBS is open to 10th grade students with a prerequisite of PBS and/or having passed biology with a C average. Students in 9th, 11th and 12th grades need permission from the instructor and school counselor. MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (MI)

Follow the life of a fictitious family as you investigate how to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. You will explore how to detect and fight infection, screen and evaluate human DNA code, evaluate cancer treatment options and predict organ failure. Through real-world cases, you are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices and diagnostics.

MI is open to 10th-12th grade students with a prerequisite of one previous PLTW Biomed course passed with a C average. BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION (BI)

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

BI is open to 11th and 12th grade students with a prerequisite of two previous PLTW Biomed courses passed with a C average.

Honors credit option and college credit available for this program. See your Instructor for more information on college credit opportunities. For additional High School Satellite Program information, visit www.polaris.edu, call 440.891.7666 or email dxander@polaris.edu.