Metro Technology Centers - Career Majors - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Biomedical Sciences Academy

Students in this major will study biomedical science through the exciting Project-Lead-the-Way (PTLW) curriculum that will provide students hand on projects and experiences. Topics will include bio-informatics, human medicine, and an in depth study of the human body. In addition, students will complete advanced math and science courses. Students who complete this major will have been exposed to a diverse curriculum that will better equip them to choose a major at the college/university level. Students will also have the strong math and science foundation needed to be prepared to enter a college/university program in a science related field.

Students will take the four required PLTW courses then they may choose any combination of math and sciences to complete the other 480 hours of the 960 hour major.

Career Major Length	960 Hours

Course Title	Hours
Principles of Biomedical Sciences	120
Pre-AP Algebra II	120
Anatomy & Physiology	120
Human Body Systems	120
Pre-AP Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus	120
Microbiology	120
Pre-AP Chemistry	120
Medical Interventions	120
Science Research	120
AP Calculus	120
AP Chemistry or AP Biology	120

College Credit:

OCCC - 4 credit hours

Average Oklahoma Salary
Varies

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
Ability to take directions from others
Good eye-hand coordination
Manual dexterity
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to handle high stress situations
Good physical and mental health
Attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to be a team player
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Who Can Enroll
Sophmores, Juniors & Seniors

Prerequisites

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Grade level of B or above in math and science
Algebra I (with a B or better)
Biology I (with a B or better) or concurrent enrollment
Geometry (with a B or better) or concurrent enrollment

Location
Springlake Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations Students of America

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

A Gold Star School Quality Award Winner

Biomedical Sciences Academy

A Gold Star School
Quality Award Winner