Project Lead The Way Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) Human Body Systems (HBS) Anderson 5 Career Campus Room 105 1225 South McDuffie Street Anderson, S.C 29624 Teacher: Shannon Merritt Email: shannonmerritt@anderson5.net Phone: 864.260.5160 ext. 128 Students and parents, if you have any questions concerning grades, homework, labs, or any issue you would like to discuss, please use the above contact information. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible. I am here to assist you in being successful. I will contact parents on a regular basis to update the student’s progress in this course. I. Course Description: PBS Course Description: This course is the first of four courses in the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences program. PBS provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate concepts of biology and medicine as they explore health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They will determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional woman as they sequentially piece together evidence found in her medical history and her autopsy report. Students will investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the woman’s life and demonstrate how the development of disease is related to changes in human body systems. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes and allow students to design experiments to solve problems. Key biological concepts including maintenance of homeostasis in the body, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the biomedical sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. HBS Course Description This is the second course of the four courses in the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences curriculum. This course should prepare students for medical, biomedical, nursing, and other health-related careers, and is a prerequisite for Medical Interventions (MI), the third course in the Biomedical Science program. The course is organized to follow a logical sequence of the ten systems of the human body with emphasis on structure, function, diseases, and disorders. Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve realworld medical cases. II. Course Objectives: 1) Students will become acquainted with the various levels of organization of the human body. 2) Students will integrate anatomical structures with functions that involve support, movement, integration, coordination, transport, absorption, and excretion within the human body. Essential Outcomes: Students will: Gain in-depth knowledge of numerous biomedical science careers through career journaling. Strengthen reading comprehension and writing skills as they perform extensive research and communicate their understanding of advanced written materials. Acquire research, documentation, and presentation skills necessary to succeed in subsequent PLTW Biomedical Science courses and post-secondary science work. Understand key content knowledge related to biology, forensics, human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, epidemiology, and current diagnostic medical techniques. Apply, evaluate, and synthesize key biomedical science concepts III. Course Credit: Two (2) unit of credit will be awarded upon successful completion of both courses IV. Standards: Standards for this course are taken from National Science Education Standards, Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Health Care Cluster Foundation Standards, Standards for the English Language Arts, and Standards for Technology. All of the standards can be reviewed on the website: http://alignment.pltw.org V. Prerequisites: "B" or higher (or currently enrolled) in Biology; "B" or higher in Algebra; or by teacher recommendation VI. Topical Outline: Principles of Biomedical Sciences Unit 1: The Mystery Investigating the Scene DNA Analysis The Findings Unit 2: What is Diabetes The Science of Food Life with Diabetes Unit 3: Sickle Cell Disease It’s in the Genes Chromosomes Inheritance Unit 4: Heart Structure The Heart at Work Heart Dysfunction Heart Intervention Unit 5: Infectious Diseases Unit 6: Post Mortem Human Body Systems Unit 1: Identity Tissues Molecules and Cells Unit 2: Communication The Brain Electrical Communication Chemical Communication Communication with the Outside World Unit 3: Power Food Oxygen Water Unit 4: Movement Joints and Motion Muscles Blood Flow Energy and Motion: Exercise Physiology Unit 5: Protection The Skin Bones Lymph and Blood Cells Unit 6: Homeostasis Health and Wellness VII. Lab Fee: $30 (due by the end of the first week of school). The fee covers the costs of supplies used in the lab, including disposable lab coats and googles. Please make the checks payable to: Anderson 5 Career Campus. Please make sure a phone number is printed on the check. VIII. Materials: Students will need a 3-ring 2” binder, college ruled paper, and writing instruments. All assignments that are turned in need to be completed in ink (black or blue) or typed, unless otherwise specified. IX. Textbook and All instructional material will be available on-line and in-class. No textbook is Required Reading: required. Students will be required to read Surviving the Extremes by Kenneth Kamler. A copy of the book will be provided to the student. X. Classroom Expectations: Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class. Students will adhere to all Anderson District Five policies and procedures. Failure to comply with policy will result in disciplinary action. Immediate referral may be for extreme disrespect, fighting, class disruption, plagiarism, property destruction, and alcohol or drug offenses. Please review the Anderson District Five Student Handbook. In order for a student to be successful, the student must be present for class. This course is rigorous and engaging. If too many classes are missed, the student can quickly fall behind. More than five (5) unexcused absences will result in “failure for attendance” (FA). Please remember three (3) tardies equals one (1) unexcused absence. Classroom/Lab Rules: Obey all Anderson District 5 policies Respect yourself, your classmates, and the instructor. Cell phone and other device usage is not allowed* (Rules are posted in the classroom). KEEP ELECTRONIC DEVICES TURNED OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT! Students are to remain in their assigned seats until they are dismissed by the teacher. Be on time! Be prepared for class (assignment, paper, pencils, pens, a good attitude). Vulgar or offensive language or inappropriate touching will not be permitted. Student ID must be worn at all times. No food or drink allowed the class/lab area. A capped water bottle may be allowed. No disruptive behavior/horseplay allowed in the classroom or lab area. No tobacco products. Be an adult and you will be treated as an adult. Plagiarism is not allowed! "Copy" and "Paste" is plagiarism. The following behaviors will get you removed from the lab and a possible 0 for the lab assignment. o Horsing around (throwing and squirting included) o Not following directions o Intentional abuse or misuse of supplies or equipment o Playing with materials that are not part of your lab - There may be a different lab in progress for another class. Lab Dress is important to avoid accidents and to minimize the consequences of accidents that could happen. Labs will be announced/reminded at least a week in advance. The following are required: o Closed toe shoes. Failure to wear proper lab shoes will result in removal from the lab o Long pants. Shorts and skirts are strongly discouraged during labs for safety reasons. o No dangling necklaces or bracelets o Hair longer than shoulder length must be securely tied back o Safety goggles when required Consequences of Non-Compliance with Classroom Expectations: First Offense: Verbal warning Second Offense: Student conference after class with call to parent Third Offense: Call to parent with parent conference Fourth Offense: Referral to Administration XI. Grading: The grading system for Anderson School District Five: A B C D F 93 -100 85 - 92 77 - 84 70 – 76 0 – 69 Basis for Quarter and Semester Grades: Assignment/Test or quiz grades for each quarter will be calculated as follows: (Total points earned / Total points possible) x 100 = % grade Semester grades will be calculated as follows: 1st Q 40% 2nd Q 40% Semester Exam 20% An End-of-Course (EOC) is administered by Project Lead The Way at the end of the course. The score is used for analysis of the program and for gauging student’s knowledge of the content presented. The score also determines the student’s eligibility for college credit. The EOC score is not calculated in the student’s final grade. A semester exam is administered by the teacher and will be calculated in the final grade XII. Integrity It is expected that the work students do will be their own, whether on a test, homework, lab report, etc. When students collaborate in groups, they are expected to discuss ideas and help each other to clarify their understanding of the concepts. Students may collect data together on labs, but all written answers should be the original thoughts of the student that reflect his/her individual understanding and knowledge. Copying someone else’s work is called cheating and is not allowed. Any instances of cheating will result in an immediate grade of zero (0) for that assignment work. XIII. Missed Work Students who are absent the day an assignment is given have until the day after the assigned due date to turn in the work for full credit. For example: If you are absent on September 16th and the assignment is due on the 18th, you have until September 19th to turn in the work for full credit. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for time to make-up any tests, labs, or quizzes. Make-up time will be scheduled before and after school and should be done immediately upon the student’s return. Students are given advance notice of all tests, quizzes, and labs; therefore students are expected to be prepared to make-up any missed test or quiz immediately upon their return. Due to the complexity and expense of lab activities, students may not be able to make-up lab work. If the absence is due to medical reasons or other approved activity, the student will be given an alternate assignment to replace the lab. A student who knows they will be absent from class on a particular date (due to sports, vacations, etc) is expected to turn in any work that is assigned for that date. Students may turn in work on the due date or the morning after, but any work handed in later than the assigned class time will be counted as late. Ten percent (10%) of the grade will be deducted from the total score for each day the assignment is late. On a personal note . . . This class can prove to be exciting, enthralling, and a lot of hard work. However, I am here to help each and every one of you. I will do my best to make this year as enjoyable, fun, interesting, and exciting for all students. I am here to help each and every one of you succeed and to reach your highest potential. Just remember, education is a two way street. I can only do so much on my own, and ultimately some of the responsibility falls on yourself to seek extra help if you need it, ask questions if you are confused, or perhaps to seek an extra challenge. Students and parents are asked to read the information in the syllabus carefully. Students can expect to be evaluated on the material presented. Parents or guardians should feel free to contact me at school (864-260-5160 ext. 128) if there are any concerns. I may also be contacted via e-mail at shannonmerritt@anderson5.net. I am looking forward to a great year! Please return this portion to the teacher no later than Monday August 24, 2015 I have reviewed the syllabus and classroom rules for PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences and PLTW Human Body Systems (Fall 2015). I/We agree to abide by them in the interest of the student(s) and the class in maintaining a quality education for all. 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