Human Body Systems (PLTW) (HBS) 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.
NOTE: Use of the PLTW Course number is limited to schools that have agreed to be part
of the Project Lead the Way network and follow all training and data collection
requirements.
DOE code: 5216
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 10-12
Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 1 credit per semester, 2 semester maximum, maximum of 2 credits
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
Fulfills a Core 40 Science elective requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40with Academic Honors, and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas or counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for any diploma
Additional Cost: approx. $25