Biomedical Sciences Syllabus

2016
Instructor:

Karly Hiquet
(317) xxx-xxxx
Email: karly.hiquet@msdwt.k12.in.us

Course Purpose:
This course is the introductory course for the series of biomedical courses through Project Lead the
Way. In this course, students will examine the death of a fictional person using concepts of biology
and medicine. Students will be introduced to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and
research through projects and activities. Students will also create their own experiences to solve
problems. This course prepares them for the next course in the series, Human Body Systems.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the year, students will have a basic introduction to:
Human physiology
Basic biology (macromolecules, genetics, cell processes)
Autopsy reports
Research strategies
Medical treatments to prolong life
Medical history
Book:
There will be no book specific to this course. There will be a variety of reading materials that
students will be given and responsible for reading and understanding. The classroom will have
reference resources for students to use in class. Students are encouraged to use their research skills
and awareness to use the internet to find reputable sources that can help them answer questions.
Grading:
Student grades will be assigned based on the school grading scale.
93-100

90-92

A-

87-89

B+

83-86

80-82

B-

77-79

C+

73-78

70-72

C-

65-69

0-64

Grades will be based on projects, tests, quizzes, homework, and participation. Projects will make up
70% of the grade, tests and quizzes will be 15%, homework will be 5%, and participation will be 10%.
There will be one project with each unit of study and students are expected to complete all. Failure to
complete all projects will result in an F for the class.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated in a variety of ways. The main evaluation for the class is the projects they
will be doing for the semester. There will also be minor quizzes and some tests. Students will be
evaluated on their participation in class. Evaluations will be based heavily in whether or not
students are able to apply concepts learned rather than reciting memorized information.
Expectation for personal responsibility:
Students will be expected to observe the 3 Rs in the classroom: responsibility, respect, and reserving
judgement. Students are expected to turn in all work, be on time, be prepared with materials, and
participate in class. Students are expected to be in class every day. Students will not talk when
others are talking. Students will reserve judgement and wait for all information is given to them
before jumping to conclusions. Students will work with their classmates and treat everyone with
fairness and kindness. Students will also complete a lab safety training at the beginning of the year
and will sign safety contracts. Safety is of the utmost importance in the classroom.
Course Policies:
Absences
: Students are expected to be in class everyday. If they are excused by the school they will
be responsible for making up the work they miss.
Late Work:
Work will be accepted one day late but will receive a 50% deduction. Anything past one
day will receive 0%. Late projects will have deductions of 10% every day they are late.
Extra Credit:
Extra credit will be available only to students who have all of their assignments turned
in at the end of the 9 weeks.
Plagiarism
: Students who plagiarize their work will be reported to their dean and will receive a 0 on
the assignment. If a student plagiarizes more than once they will receive a 0 for the semester.
Parents will be contacted in the event of plagiarizing.
Academic Dishonesty:
If a student is caught cheating on any assignment, test, project, or quiz, both
the student cheating and the student who they are cheating from will receive a 0. Parents will be
contacted and the student will be reported to their dean.