Biomedical Sciences (Project Lead the Way)

Grade Level:   9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:  Year

HS Credit:   0.5 per semester of Science or academic elective credit  

College Credit:  3 Dual Enrollment Credits through University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. BIOL 1011 

Fee:  No course fee.  Families will be responsible for the cost of tuition for Dual Enrollment courses.

Location:
Englewood High School
3800 S. Logan Street 
Englewood, CO 80113

2025-26 Schedule:   TBD

Description: In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.

Grade Level:   9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:  Year

HS Credit:   0.5 per semester of Science or academic elective credit  

College Credit:  3 Dual Enrollment Credits through University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. BIOL 1012

Fee:  No course fee.  Families will be responsible for the cost of tuition for Dual Enrollment courses.

Location:
Englewood High School
3800 S. Logan Street 
Englewood, CO 80113

2025-26 Schedule:   TBD

Prerequisite:  Principles of Biomedical Science or Instructor approval

Description:  Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. 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 real-world medical cases.

Grade Level:   11, 12

Course Length:  Year

HS Credit:   0.5 per semester of Science or academic elective credit  

College Credit:  3 Dual Enrollment Credits through University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. BIOL 1013

Fee:  No course fee.  Families will be responsible for the cost of tuition for Dual Enrollment courses.

Location:
Englewood High School
3800 S. Logan Street 
Englewood, CO 80113                 

2025-26 Schedule:   TBD

Prerequisite:  Human Body Systems or Instructor approval

Description: Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.

Grade Level:   11, 12

Course Length:  Year

HS Credit:   0.5 per semester of Science or academic elective credit  

College Credit:  3 Dual Enrollment Credits through University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. BIOL 2040

Fee:  No course fee.  Families will be responsible for the cost of tuition for Dual Enrollment courses.

Location:
Englewood High School
3800 S. Logan Street 
Englewood, CO 80113                 

2025-26 Schedule:   TBD

Prerequisite:   Medical Interventions or Instructor approval

Description: In the final course of the PLTW Biomedical Science sequence, students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. Students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor or advisor from a
university, medical facility, or research institution.