Programs of Study

Medical Professions
Course Description 

Principles of Health Science
The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.

Medical Terminology The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

 Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical
The Health Science Clinical course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. Districts are encouraged to offer this course in a consecutive block with Health Science Theory to allow students sufficient time to master the content of both courses.

Practicum in Health Science
The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Courses

• Fundamentals of Computer Science
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science Principles
• Cybersecurity Capstone

​*For more information on course sequence and prerequisite(s) see the BISD course listing guide

Engineering & Aerospace (PLTW)
Course Description 

PLTW – Introduction to Engineering Design
This is a foundation course in a series of Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) preengineering courses designed to introduce students to the field of engineering and prepare the students to pursue a career in engineering. Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

PLTW – Engineering Science (Computer Science Principles)
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence. Applying the principles of physics to various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use science, technology, and math in an engineering problem solving process. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.

PLTW – Digital Electronics
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence. Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. The primary focus is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

PLTW – Civil Engineering & Architecture
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence in which students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3-D architectural design software.

PLTW – Aerospace Engineering
This Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through project such as remotely operated vehicles.

PLTW – Engineering Design & Development
The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) Engineering courses come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting and defending their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards and develop a product.

Practicum in Engineering Engineering Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Engineering courses within a professional, working environment. In addition to developing an understanding of the professional and ethical issues encountered by engineers and technologists in the workplace, students learn to refine their skills in problem solving, research, communication, data analysis, teamwork, and project management. The course is highly customizable to meet local system needs: instruction may be delivered through school laboratory training or through work-based learning arrangements such as internships, mentoring, and job shadowing.
 

Engineering & Aerospace (PLTW)
Course Description 

PLTW – Introduction to Engineering Design
This is a foundation course in a series of Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) preengineering courses designed to introduce students to the field of engineering and prepare the students to pursue a career in engineering. Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3-D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

PLTW – Engineering Science (Computer Science Principles)
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence. Applying the principles of physics to various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use science, technology, and math in an engineering problem solving process. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation.

PLTW – Digital Electronics
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence. Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. The primary focus is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. and are exposed to circuit design tools used in industry, including logic gates, integrated circuits, and programmable logic devices.

PLTW – Civil Engineering & Architecture
This course is part of the Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) pre-engineering sequence in which students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3-D architectural design software.

PLTW – Aerospace Engineering
This Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through project such as remotely operated vehicles.

PLTW – Engineering Design & Development
The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout Project Lead The Way (PLTW.org) Engineering courses come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting and defending their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards and develop a product.

Practicum in Engineering Engineering Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Engineering courses within a professional, working environment. In addition to developing an understanding of the professional and ethical issues encountered by engineers and technologists in the workplace, students learn to refine their skills in problem solving, research, communication, data analysis, teamwork, and project management. The course is highly customizable to meet local system needs: instruction may be delivered through school laboratory training or through work-based learning arrangements such as internships, mentoring, and job shadowing.
 

Architectural Design
Course Description 

Principles of Architecture
Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development and include skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.

Architectural Design I
In Architectural Design I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in architecture or construction or prepare a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, or landscape architecture. Architectural Design I include the knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for nonresidential or residential architectural purposes.

Architectural Design II
In Architectural Design II, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in architecture or construction or prepare a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, interior design, or landscape architecture. Architectural Design II includes the advanced knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for nonresidential or residential architectural purposes.

Practicum in Architectural Design Practicum in Architectural Design is an occupationally specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural design. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to work ethics and architectural design study.