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PLTW Honors Medical Interventions Biomed [ CRHS only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : PLTW Honors Human Body Systems Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two Trimesters = 1.0 Credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Students will investigate how to prevent , diagnose , and treat disease by exploring 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 .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world applications with project based activities Instructional Focus : Technology-driven curriculum
PLTW Honors Biomedical Innovation Biomed [ CRHS only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : PLTW Honors Medical Interventions Biomed Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Students will design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century by addressing topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Real world applications with project based activities Instructional Focus : Independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university , medical facility , or research institution .
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Introduction to Holistic Healing [ CRHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care , Acupuncture , Dietary Supplements , and Mind-Body Therapies . Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history , implementation , interaction with traditional medicine , and careers involved .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Various Holistic Medicine Speakers , Research , and Projects Instructional Focus : This course introduces students to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway .
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Medical Illustration I [ CRHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit , meets art requirement Major Outcomes :
• Accurately interpret and portray body systems ( organs , skeleton , tissues , etc .) through visual representations
• Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences
Projects , Activities , etc .: Texture and color theory , study of tissue , and color matching . Mediums will be graphite , pen and ink , watercolor , and an introduction to Photoshop . Instructional Focus : Lab work
Medical Illustration II [ CRHS Only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Medical Illustration I Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , 12 Credit : 0.5 , meets art requirement Major Outcomes :
• Expansion of accurately interpreting and portraying body systems ( organs , skeleton , tissues , etc .) through visual representations
• Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences
• Digital finishing and graphic design Projects , Activities , etc .: Posters , brochures , and info graphics designed to illustrate an idea or inform a viewer . Instructional Focus : Lab work
Medical Spanish [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Spanish II Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : This course is designed for Healthcare Professionals to assist them in communicating with those who speak a language other than English in the healthcare setting . Students will learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical terms , learn skills in medical reporting and medical communications , and apply cultural variations to medical practices . Projects , Activities , etc .: Use conversational Spanish in medical scenarios Instructional Focus : Medical applications in the World Languages area
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ENGINEERING REQUIRED COURSES
PLTW Honors Introduction to Engineering Design [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , and 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Meets arts requirement [ 1.0 credit ] PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes :
• Introduction to engineering design
• Problem solving using design development process
• Process of product design
• Develop , create and analyze product models
Projects , Activities , etc .: Engage in engineering animations Instructional Focus : Use computer 3-D modeling software for design and projects
Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Proficiency in word processing , spreadsheet , database , graphic and charting presentations
• Introduction to gaming Projects , Activities , etc .: Business and personal documents , computer-generated presentations Instructional Focus : Hands-on computerized activities and Microsoft Office software
Honors Physics 9 Engineering Prerequisite / Selection Process : Acceptance into Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• In depth understanding of concepts related to mechanics , fluids , thermodynamics , waves [ sound and light ’, electricity , and magnetism
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work and research investigations Instructional Focus : Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities
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