Course Number: 593-594 Grade 9-10
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD Life Science, elective & directed elective course College credit by examination available through IUPUI - BIOL 10010 This is a grade weighted course for the class of 2016 and beyond.
This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bio-informatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, 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 including: homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including: the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses.
HBS HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
Course Number: 571-572 Grade 10-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
Core 40 & AHD Life Science, elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Biomedical Sciences OR Department Head Recommendation College credit by examination available through IUPUI - BIOL 10020
Human Body Systems is a course designed to engage students in the study of basic human physiology and the care and maintenance required to support the complex systems. Using a focus on human health, students will employ a variety of monitors to examine body systems (respiratory, circulatory, and nervous) at rest and under stress, and observe the interactions between the various body systems. Students will use appropriate software to design and build systems to monitor body functions.
MI MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS
Course Number: 581-582 Grade 11-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
Core 40 & AHD Life Science, elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Human Body Systems OR Department Head Recommendation College credit by examination available through IUPUI - BIOL 10030
Medical Intervention is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. Students will also study the design and development of various interventions including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. Lessons will cover the history of organ transplants and gene therapy with additional readings from current scientific literature addressing cutting edge developments. Using 3-D imaging software, students will design n and build a model of a therapeutic protein. BI BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS
Course Number: 5591-5592 Grade 12
Full Year 4 Credits
Core 40 & AHD Life Science, elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, and Medical Interventions OR Department Head Recommendation
College credit by examination available through IUPUI - BIOL 10400. Additional textbook fees are assessed for this course
Two Period Block in the Senior Academy. Scheduled concurrently with FACS, Issues and Applications, 7135-7136, as a part of this Senior Academy Cadre.
This is a grade weighted course.
In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as 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 and may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from the local business and healthcare community.
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IED INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN Course Number: 583-584 Grade 9-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Dual credit available with IVY Tech - IVY ADMF 103, not in CTL (Core Transfer Library) This is a grade weighted course for the class of 2016 and beyond.
Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course which develops student problem solving skills with emphasis placed on the development of three-dimensional solid models. Students will work from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. They will learn a problem solving design process and how it is used in industry to manufacture a product. The Computer Aided Design System (CAD) will also be used to analyze and evaluate the product design. The techniques learned, and equipment used, is state of the art and is currently being used by engineers throughout the United States.
POE PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
Course Number: 585-586 Grade 10-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Algebra I & Introduction to Engineering Design
College credit available upon admission and enrollment at Purdue, or dual credit through Ivy Tech - IVY ADMF 105, not in CTL (Core Transfer Library)
POE is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of 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 explore various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. Students will also learn how engineer address concerns about social and political consequences of technological changes.
DE DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Course Number: 587-588 Grade 11-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (grade of C or better) and Principles of Engineering (grade of C or better) or Department Head Recommendation.
College credit available upon admission and enrollment at Purdue, or dual credit through Ivy Tech - IVY ADMF 113, not in CTL (Core Transfer Library)
Note: Offered in 2012-2013 and 2014-2015
Digital Electronics Technology is a course of study in applied digital logic that encompasses the design and application of electronic circuits and devices found in video games, watches, calculators, digital cameras, and thousands of other devices. Instruction includes the application of engineering and scientific principles as well as the use of Boolean algebra to solve design problems. Using computer software that reflects current industry standards, activities should provide opportunities for students to design, construct, test, and analyze simple and complex digital circuitry.
CEA CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE Course Number: 591-592 Grade 11-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Previous PLTW courses preferred (C or better) or Department Head Recommendation. Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design
Dual credit available IVY DESN 105, not in CTL (Core Transfer Library)
This course should introduce students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software programs allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis is
placed on related transportation, water resource, and environmental issues. Activities include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design.
AE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Course Number: 597-598 Grade 11-12
FULL YEAR 2 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (grade of C or better) and Principles of Engineering (grade of C or better); or Department Head Recommendation.
Note: Offered in 2013-2014 and 2015-2016
Aerospace Engineering should provide students with the fundamental knowledge and experience to apply mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles to the design, development, and evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles and their operating systems. Emphasis should include investigation and research on flight characteristics, analysis of aerodynamic design, and impact of this technology on the environment. Classroom instruction should provide creative thinking and problem-solving activities using software that allows students to design, test, and evaluate a variety of air and space vehicles, their systems, and launching, guidance and control procedures. EDD ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Number: 595-596 Grade 12
FULL YEAR 4 Credits
CORE 40 & AHD elective & directed elective course
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (grade of C or better) and Principles of Engineering (grade of C or better) and an additional PLTW Course (Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or Civil
Engineering and Architecture with a grade of C or better in each class) or Department Head Recommendation. Must have completed 3 years of PLTW
Two Period Block in the Senior Academy. Scheduled concurrently with FACS, Issues and Applications, 7135-7136, as a part of this Senior Academy Cadre.
This is a grade weighted course.
Engineering Design and Development is designed to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of engineering and engineering technology. Instruction will emphasize underlying principles of engineering processes and the development of three-dimensional solid models. Instructional activities will build skills ranging from sketching simple geometric shapes to applying a solid modeling computer software package. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through instructional activities that pose design and application challenges for which they develop solutions. Students will apply principles developed in previous PLTW courses and are guided by a community mentor. Students must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. The techniques learned, and equipment used, should be state of the art and reflect equipment and processes currently being used by engineers throughout the United States.