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explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the
person’s life. Students are introduced to human physiology,
biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them
to design their own experiments to solve problems. While
students do not purchase a textbook for this PLTW course,
there is a $25 materials/copy fee.

Human Body Systems (HBS)* - PLTW 884/885

Prerequisite: Completion of Biology.

In the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, 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.
While students do not purchase a textbook for this PLTW
course, there is a $25 materials/copy fee.

Medical Interventions (MI)* - PLTW 886/887

Recommended: PLTW-PBS or HBS

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. This class includes extensive
discussions, laboratory work, projects, and presentations. This
course is designed to promote students’ preparation into the
medical and medically related fields. College credit is available
from select colleges if proficient score is achieved on the end of
the year assessment.

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