1. Prepare students for high demand, high wage careers – Over 10% of national employments is in healthcare. 8 of 20 occupations projected to have greatest job growth are in healthcare. Prepare students for rigorous post- secondary education and training. Address impending critical shortage of qualified science and health professionals. Biomedical Sciences Program Goals:

2. Biomedical Careers --- some examples --- Physician Nurse Dentist Veterinarian Pharmacist Paramedic Dietician Surgeon Research Scientist Health Information Manager Medical Technologist Radiology Technician Medical Technical Writer Physicians’ Assistant Biomedical Engineer

3. Biomedical Sciences Program Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation Note: Program requires college- preparatory science and mathematics each year. Sequence of Courses:

4. Course #1: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including: heart disease, diabetes, sickle- cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases.

5. Example of a PBS Student Activity Students stain chromosomes in cells and observe them under the microscope Example from Unit 4 in the PBS curriculum

6. Students use a computer simulation to view how a protein’s shape changes due to its environment Example of a PBS Student Activity

7. Human Body Systems

8. Course #2: Human Body Systems Students study basic human physiology, especially in relationship to human health. A central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain internal balance and good health. Students use data acquisition software to monitor body functions and use the Anatomy with Clay® Manikens™ to study body structure.

9. Example of a HBS Student Activity Students work with the Anatomy in Clay® Maniken™ throughout the course to build portions of the body systems Example from HBS curriculum

10. HBS Unit 2: Communication Build a model brain and design a “map” of brain function Use data acquisition software and sensors to compare reaction time for reflex and voluntary actions. Diagnose a mystery endocrine disorder Dissect a cow eye and experiment with lenses

11. HBS Unit 4: Movement Build muscle groups on a skeletal manikin Design experiments to determine the energy requirements for muscle contraction Use data acquisition software to evaluate muscle function Measure pulses to monitor blood flow Design a training plan for an athlete

12. Medical Interventions

13. Course #3: Medical Interventions Students study the variety of medical interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. Student projects investigate interventions related to diagnostics, immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and lifestyle choices.

14. Example of a MI Student Activity Students insert new DNA into bacterial cells. The new DNA codes for a protein that glows. Example from Unit 4 of the MI curriculum

15. Example of a MI Student Activity Students work with a laparoscopic surgery trainer box simulation Example from Unit 4 in the MI curriculum

16. Biomedical Innovation

17. Course #4: Biomedical Innovation Students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or to solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students will design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21 st century. Students are expected to present the results of their work to an adult audience, which may include representatives from the local healthcare or business community or the school’s PLTW partnership team.

18. Biomedical Innovation Progressively challenging problems Flexible design Apply knowledge and skills learned in all previous courses Multiple presentations Design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century Opportunity to work with mentor(s)