Course title

Principles of biomedical (PLTW)

Pre-requisite

Science credit

Course description

This is a problem-based; student-centered; laboratory course that utilizes real world medical; biological; and forensic scenarios to set the stage for the study of basic biological concepts; human anatomy and physiology; and some basic chemistry. Students are given the opportunity to guide their own learning through hands-on laboratory exercises; collaborative research assignments; and independent; problem-based discovery activities. As the course progresses; students explore the many career opportunities found in the realm of BioMedical Science as a means of placing the course?s concepts and requirements in a useful and relevant context. This course fulfills the Biology requirement for graduation.

School country

United States

School state

Alaska

School city

Anchorage

School / district Address

N/A

School zip code

N/A

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LINT
  • Integrated science

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No