Biomedical Science

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PLTW)

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

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PBS)

This introductory course to the PLTW Biomedical Science program serves to provide foundational knowledge and skills in fields such as biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, microbiology, and epidemiology, as well as engage students in how they can apply this content to real-world situations, cases, and problems such as solving a medical mystery case, diagnosing and treating a patient, or responding to a medical outbreak.

PBS is open to 9-10 grade students. Students in 11th and 12th grade 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.

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.

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