Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS)
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.
PBS is open to 9-12 grade students
Human Body Systems (HBS)
Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.
HBS is open to 9-12 grade students with a pre-requisite of PBS or having passed biology with a C average
Medical Interventions (MI)
Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Ml is open to 10-12 grade students with a pre-requisite of 1 previous PLTW Biomed course passed with a C average
Biomedical Innovation
In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
Bl is open to 11-12 grade students with a pre-requisite of 2 previous PLTW Biomed courses passed with a C average
BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS
36 Weeks
The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science program is a high school program divided into four sections, each section building upon the previous. This dynamic program uses hands-on, real-world problems to engage and challenge students. Students interested in math, science, and the human body will find the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program a great introduction to the numerous medical fields. The Biomedical Sciences program is integrated into the high school curriculum. It is designed to augment the high school science and math college preparatory programs to establish a solid background in biomedical science.
Program Year 1
PRINCIPALS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (PBS)
Grade 9th - 12th Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number PLTW01 PTLW02 Length of Course Year
Prerequisite C or above in previous Science course
Students investigate various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, and research processes. This course provides an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. This course is designed for 9th or 10th grade students.
Program Year 2
HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (HBS)
Grade 10th - 12th Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number PLTW03 PLTW04 Length of Course Year
Prerequisite Successful completion of program year 1 or B or above in Science course
Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. This course is designed for 10th, 11th or 12th grade students
Program Year 3
MEDICAL INTERVENTION (MI)
Grade 11th - 12th Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number PLTW05 PLTW06 Length of Course Year
Prerequisite Successful completion of program year 1 and 2
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
Program Year 4
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Grade 12th Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number PLTW07 PLTW08 Length of Course Year
Prerequisite Successful completion of program years 1, 2 and 3
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century. They work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or the biomedical industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals. This course is designed for 12th grade students.
Those who qualify (someone who has a strong Math ability, receives instructor recommendation and successfully completes IT 1025) are then invited to participate in the Computer Networking Academy program at Polaris during their Junior and Senior years.
Successful students earn a Cisco Short Term Certificate in addition to having the opportunity to earn two industry certifications: CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).
Part 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS FOR PROGRAMMERS IT 1025
Students who successfully complete Information Technology Concepts for Programmers may be eligible to enroll in the Computer Networking Academy Program which will be housed on the Polaris Career Center main campus beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, The Information Technology Concepts for Programmers is a prerequisite for the Computer Networking Academy Program.
Part 2: COMPUTER NETWORKING ACADEMY PROGRAM
This two-year program is the next step in the Computer Networking Academy. It is designed to give you a broad based understanding of networking technologies. Students will have the opportunity to earn two industry certifications: CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). Students must be accepted and dually enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College to be eligible to participate in this program.
Program Year 1
10TH GRADE (CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL) – Possible CCP Course
IT 1025 Information Technology Concepts for Programmers
Grade 9th - 10th Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number 000159 Length of Course Year
Prerequisite Teacher recommendation
Offered in the 10th grade, this introductory class is designed for student pursuing careers in programming, networking and general information technology fields. You will be exposed to computer, networking and programming concepts.
Program Year 2
11TH GRADE (POLARIS CAREER CENTER)
1st Semester/1st Quarter Networking Fundamentals ITNT 2300
9 week course 3 Polaris
2nd Semester/2nd Quarter TCP/IP EET 1302
9 week course 3 Polaris
2nd Semester/3rd quarter Cisco I: Basic Networking Technology EET 1302
9 week course 3 Polaris
2nd Semester/4th Quarter Cisco II: Basic Touting and Switching I EET 1312
9 week course 3 Polaris
Program Year 3
12TH GRADE (POLARIS CAREER CENTER)
1st Semester Cisco III Intermediate Routing and Switching EET2302
Semester 3 Polaris
2nd Semester Cisco IV: Basic WAN Technologies EET 2312
Semester 3 Polaris
Students must successfully complete the IT 1025 course in 10th grade in order to enroll in 11th and 12th grade courses taught at Polaris Career Center.
Placement into 11th and 12th grade courses need approval from 10th grade teacher.
After successful completion of this program, options for graduates include moving directly into the work force (with achieved Cisco certifications); Completing an Associate’s Degree at Tri-C and then moving into the work force or transferring the program credits and those from the Tri-C degree programs to one of several 4-year institutions and working toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree before landing a career role.