Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences ProgramProgramFort Walton Beach High SchoolFort Walton Beach High SchoolProject Lead the WayProject Lead the Way

Raise Your Hand If…Raise Your Hand If…

• You have ever been to the doctor.• You have ever broken a bone or had a sprain.• You have ever had your blood pressure checked.• You have ever wondered how medicines work.• You ever wondered how diseases, like the flu or strep throat,

work and spread.• You have ever thought of entering a career in the medical

field.

• If you raised your hand for any of the statements BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE may be for you!

What is Biomedical What is Biomedical Science?Science?

• Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as:– Physiology– Genetics– Microbiology – Public Health

• Through activities, like dissecting a heart, students examine the processes, structures and interactions of the human body – often playing the role of biomedical professionals.

• They also explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, working collaboratively to investigate and design innovative solutions to the health challenges of the 21st century such as fighting cancer with nanotechnology.

• Throughout BMS, students acquire strong teamwork and communication practices, and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Along the way students investigate a variety of careers in biomedical sciences.

• IT IS SCIENCE IN ACTION!– Hands-on Projects– Problem Solving– Labs & Experiments– Dissections

Principles of the Biomedical Principles of the Biomedical SciencesSciences

• This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on projects and problems.

• Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases.

• They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life.

• Key biological concepts and engineering principles are embedded and incorporated into the curriculum.

Unit 1: The MysteryUnit 1: The Mystery

• Unit 1 introduces students to the forensic sciences and crime scenes.– Topics Covered Include:

• Processing a Crime Scene• Evidence• DNA Analysis• Autopsies

Unit 2: DiabetesUnit 2: Diabetes

• In this unit students investigate the serious effects a disease within one system can have on homeostasis in the body as a whole. The disease studied is diabetes. – Topic Covered Include:

• Type 1 & Type 2• Insulin• Feedback Mechanisms• Blood Glucose Levels• Macromolecules• Nutrients, Vitamins, Minerals• Energy

Unit 3: Sickle Cell DiseaseUnit 3: Sickle Cell Disease

• Genetics is the focus of this unit which uses Sickle Cell Disease as a tool to gain an understanding of the inheritance of traits. – Topics Covered Include:

• Blood• Hemoglobin• Anemia• Hematocrit• DNA• Proteins• Mutations• Chromosomes• Pedigrees • Punnett Squares

Unit 4: Heart DiseaseUnit 4: Heart Disease

• Students focus on the circulatory system. – Topics Covered Include:

• Heart Structure• Blood Pressure & EKGs• Cholesterol• Treatment Options

Unit 5: Infectious DiseaseUnit 5: Infectious Disease

• Bacteria and viruses, the causative agents of infectious diseases, are the focus of unit five. – Topics Covered Include:

• Infection• Aseptic Technique• Bacteria• Immune System

Unit 6: Post MortumUnit 6: Post Mortum

• Students are engaged by reading about woman who is found dead in the entry to her house. In order to determine how she died the students are introduced to seven major human body systems: cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, nervous, respiratory, and urinary. – Topics Covered Include:

• Body Systems• Cause of Death/Autopsies

Year 2: Human Body SystemsYear 2: Human Body Systems

• Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis.

• Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration.

• Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Year 2: Human Body SystemsYear 2: Human Body Systems

Left: Maniken® BuildingRight: Eye Dissections

Above: Reflex LabBelow: Brain Caps

Year 3: Medical InterventionsYear 3: Medical Interventions

• Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family.

• The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body.

• Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.

• Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.

Year 4: Biomedical InnovationYear 4: Biomedical Innovation

• Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century.

• 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 with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, research institution, or the biomedical industry.

• Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals.

Why should I take Biomed?Why should I take Biomed?

• “Biomedical is the best science ever! You get to do lots of creative, hands-on stuff, but don’t have to be an artist. The best part is the dissection and crafts.” – Katelyn L.

• “It’s the fun part of a science class, with a lot of labs and experiments. You’re able to explore the world of science without the stress. You don’t even realize you’re learning.” – Caroline L.