High School Course Guide

Principles of Biomedical Science – PLTW

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Session
Year-long
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
None
High School Course Number
7016
Dual Credit
N/A
High School Credits
2 Credits
College Credits
N/A

Course Description

In this 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.

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