Principals of Biomedicine-Syllabus
Welcome to the introductory course of Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science Program. I am very excited to be teaching this class. I want to share with you the passion and love that I have for the medical profession. I have a wide range of medical experience which I hope can add to your learning experience. Through an activity-, project-, and problem based curriculum, we will explore the concepts of biology, medicine, human physiology, and the research process. At the end of this class, I hope you are inspired to discover the exciting world of medicine.
Course Overview
Principles of Biomedical Science is a course that is meant to be an engagement opportunity to excite a student about the study of biomedical sciences. The course is based on project based learning. The student will be introduced to a woman, Anna Garcia, who is found dead in her home. Students will investigate the scene, gather evidence, and then move to the lab to analyze their findings in order to determine her manner of death. Was it murder, accident, or natural causes? Each subsequent unit of the course, students obtain additional medical information for Anna as well as details from her autopsy report as they explore various illnesses she encountered throughout her life. Students will also analyze each piece of evidence collected at the crime scene to determine what happened at Anna’s house and to identify potential suspects. Students will maintain a medical file for Anna Garcia, compile their ideas and findings over the duration of the course, and ultimately determine her cause of death in the final unit.
Required Supplies/Course Materials Needed Daily
1, 1 ½ inch 3 Ring Binder for Career Journal and Course File
Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Divider tabs for binder (several)
Calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, highlighters
Old shirt to easily slip over clothing to protect clothes during messy labs
Methods of Instruction
Different teaching methods will be used, such as lectures, group discussions,
teamwork, hands-on activities, computer work, guest speakers, field trips, and other teaching methods as needed.
Attendance and Make-up Work
Attendance is very important in this class. Not all labs will be able to be made up, so a different activity will be assigned. If you miss a class, make arrangements with me as soon as possible upon on your first day of return to arrange time for your make-up assignments. You are responsible for getting class notes from a classmate. It is your responsibility to get assignments and turn in work that is due when you are absent or excused from class for school functions.
If your absence is unexcused, you will not be able to turn the assignment in for credit.
Class Rules and Expectations
Rules and discipline will be followed as stated in student handbook. In addition,I expect the following in my classroom.
- Be on time
- Come prepared to learn
- Respect yourself and others
- Leave the excuses at the door
- Be productive: Maximize learning time by staying on track.
- If you didn’t understand the assignment, ask for help
- I expect you to participatein group discussions.
- Labs will be done as teamwork, but you are expected to do equal work with your partner
- No cell phones are to be used unless directed by teacher.
Guideline for Grading
Category / Percentage / Types of AssignmentMajor / 40%
20%
10% / Exams
Quiz
Final
Daily / 20%
10% / Career Journal, Homework
Lab
Overall grades are calculated by the following percent’s:
A 100%- 90%B 89% - 80%C 79% - 70%D 69% - 60%F 59% - 0%
Plagiarism/Cheating
Plagiarism and/or cheating will not be tolerated. A zero will be given for that assignment along with the discipline stated in student handbook.
“Adream doesn’t become REALITY through magic; It takessweat, determination, and hard work”
Colin Powell
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