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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course State Course Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Credit Fall Spring Even Grad Odd Prerequisites
Number ID Applied* Level Years Grad
Years
PLTW©
Introduction to
Engineering and THIS COURSE WILL teach problem-solving skills using a design Science (Non-
176810 16157254 Design A/B development process. STUDENTS WILL create models of product solutions Lab Science 9 - 12 1.0 credit / full X X X X None
176820 (This is a Project which will be analyzed and communicated using solid modeling computer credit) or year Part A Part B
Lead the Way design software. Technology
Foundation
Course)

PLTW© THIS COURSE WILL assist students understand the field of engineering and
Principles of engineering technology. STUDENTS WILL explore various technology Science (Non-
Engineering A/B systems and manufacturing processes which will assist students learn how
177010 Lab Science 1.0 credit / full X X
177020 16177254 (This is a Project engineers and technicians use math, science and technology in an credit) or 9 - 12 year Part A Part B X X None
Lead the Way engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course also
Foundation includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological Technology
Course) change.

THIS COURSE WILL provide an introduction to biomedical science through
exciting hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate concepts of
PLTW © biology and medicine as they explore health conditions including heart
Biomedical disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious
176310 16604000 Science. diseases. They will determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional Science (Lab 9-12 1.0 credit / full X X X X
176320 Principles of woman as they sequentially piece together evidence found in her medical Science credit) year Part A Part B
Biomedical history and her autopsy report. Students will investigate lifestyle choices and
Science 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.

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