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Biomedical Science
If you enjoy figuring out how things
(living organisms or products) work, solving
puzzles (actual or theoretical), taking things
apart and putting them back together, and
using your creativity in terms of design, the
STEM pathway (science, technology,
engineering, and math) may be for you. This pathway involves students in planning, managing, and providing scientific research strategies, including laboratory and testing services. This pathway includes our pre-engineering courses as well as our biomedical science courses. Students would choose between the two sub-pathways within the STEM pathway.
Step 1: Principles of Biomedical Science
1 credit
9th- 12th
In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. 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. Important concepts covered in course include basic forensic analysis, Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Heart disease, and Infectious diseases.
