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PLTW Medical Interventions Community Classroom 5,6 (8269, 8270) - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -

Approved Site(s):
	Approved for Crawford, Kearny BST, San Diego, and University City High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
Grade Range:
	11
Prerequisites:
	PLTW Medical Interventions 3,4
Course duration:
	Two to six semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	Elective.
Notes:
	This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course that utilizes prescribed lesson plans and project ideas. Teachers must complete mandatory PLTW training in order to teach the course.

Course Description:
	Students in this course are introduced to a wide range of medical interventions related to immunology, genetics, pharmacology, surgery, medical devices, and diagnostics. Interventions range from simple diagnostic tests to the treatment of complex diseases and disorders; all are aimed at extending and improving quality of life. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course.
State Course Code(s):
	7912 - Advanced Biotechnology (Capstone)
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
	Project Lead the Way supplies all instructional materials. Supplementary Resources: Marieb, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed., Benjamin Cummings, 2009.

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