EXPECTED LEARNING GOALS

EXPECTED LEARNING GOALS

Medical Biology

1. Explore and incorporate multicultural information in the study of science.

Themes:

a. Describe accomplishments of women and minority persons in science related fields.

b. Collaborate with peers in multicultural settings.

2. Demonstrate safety, scientific processes, and technology in science studies and career orientation.

Themes:

a. Demonstrate proper, safe, and accepted laboratory procedures and techniques.

b. Apply scientific processes and higher level reasoning skills to problem solving.

c. Employ appropriate technology in the laboratory setting.

d. Incorporate scientific knowledge and technology in career fields.

3. Investigate careers in the medical field.

Themes:

a. Compare and contrast medical and health-care related programs at local universities and community colleges.

b. Define job requirements for high school and college graduates in health careers.

c. Explore volunteer or intern programs available in health related careers.

4. Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the following systems:

Themes:

a. Muscular

b. Skeletal

c. Endocrine

d. Reproductive

e. Nervous

f. Respiratory

g. Circulatory

h. Digestive

i. Lymphatic

j. Immune

k. Urinary

5. Examine the representative diseases related to each human stystem.

Theme:

a. Recognize the symptoms, suggested treatment, and effects on individuals and communities for each of the diseases.