Course Title

Principles of Biomedical Sciences

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bio-informatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts including: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including: the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.

Contact

Robin Schott
405-743-5554
rscho@okcareertech.org
or
Tina Fugate
405-743-5139
tfuga@okcareertech.org

Knowledge and Skills

Curriculum content has been developed by Project Lead The Way (PLTW) and cross-walked with the following standards:

• National Academy of Sciences
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• International Technology Education Association
• National English Language Arts

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

End of course assessment administered through Project Lead The Way

Industry Alignments

Curriculum Resources

Project Lead The Way, www.pltw.org

Anatomy and Physiology - MAVCC

Nursing Focus - CIMC

www.okcimc.com

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