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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – PRE-ENGINEERING
Tina Bogue
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Grades 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: Algebra I or currently enrolled
This is an introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in
industry to manufacture a product.
- NOTE: Pending approval, students may register and receive at no charge three hours of college credit as well as high school credit upon achieving set standards. (see instructor for specific details)
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
Grades 10-12 Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design
This is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in post secondary education programs and engineering careers. They will also learn how engineers address concerns
about the social and political consequences of technological change.
- NOTE: Pending approval, students may register and receive at no charge three hours of college credit as well as high school credit upon achieving set standards. (see instructor for specific details)
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Dan Gartenman
PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Grades 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: Minimum of B in Biology I or Freshmen who have been recommended for Biology I Honors and English
9 Honors
This course provides an introduction to this field through “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious
diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life.
Key biological concepts included in the curriculum are: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease. Engineering principles such as the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function will be included where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.
Schools must agree to be part of the Project Lead the Way network
and follow all training and data collection requirements.
- NOTE: Pending approval, students may register and receive at no charge three hours of college credit as well as high school credit upon achieving set standards. (see instructor for specific details)
