X-BIN Neuroanatomy:
The Evolution of You This introduction to neuroanatomy will focus on brain development from conception to early adulthood; students will explore how nature and nurture affect the development of sensory motor systems, abilities, and personalities both in general and in themselves.
Length of Course 1/2 X-bin
Mod + Period 2Xa
Credits Apply Toward Science
The History of Poison
Poisons have long been used around the world as both a deadly threat and a protective tool. As evil potions or as curative elixirs, poisons have played a dominant role in our history and legends. In this class, we will look at the role poisons have played throughout the ages.
Length of Course 1 X-bin
Mod + Period 3Xab
Credits Apply Toward Science
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Lovett
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Kozol
History of Medicine
For thousands of years medicinal herbs have been used to heal wounds, cure sickness, and relieve pain. Ancient Greeks used willow bark extracts to treat pain and inflammation. The Indians of Peru used an isolate of the cinchona tree to treat fever. Every human society has developed traditional remedies, a number of which have been chemically modified to produce modern medicines. In this class, we will explore the progression of medicines used throughout history and even isolate and synthesize derivatives in the lab.
Length of Course 1 X-bin
Mod + Period 1Xab
Credits Apply Toward Science
How Pathogens Changed History
“Humans have always been attacked by novel pathogens. This process has been going on for millennia. But it does seem to be happening very fast in these modern times.” —Mark Woolhouse. Human history has been greatly altered by the spread of diseases born by pathogens: bacteria, virus, fungus and protists. In this class we will examine a variety of instances when disease changed the course of human history and at the same time discover the wonderful world of life at the pathogen level.
Length of Course 1 X-bin
Mod + Period 7Xab
Credits Apply Toward Science, Social Studies
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Ritter
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Lovett
Serendipitous
Discoveries of Science What do matches, silly putty and artificial sweetener have in common? They were all accidental discoveries! Serendipity has played a big part in many of chemistry’s major discoveries. What is serendipity and how has it shaped chemical discovery? In this class you will visit an array of different stories and research a few different topics that fall under this category of “serendipitous discoveries”.
Length of Course 1 X-bin
Mod + Period 2Xab
Credits Apply Toward Science
Addiction and the Brain
This is your brain, this is your brain on drugs! Addiction is not limited to drugs, cigarettes or alcohol; we now know that the human brain can become addicted to a wide number of substances and activities. By studying the addicted brain, science has unlocked the secrets of the most powerful tool in nature. Students will discover secrets about their own brains as they delve into the gray and white matter of the mind.
Length of Course 1 X-bin
Mod + Period 3Xab
Credits Apply Toward Science, Social Studies
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Ritter
Grade Level(s) 9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher(s) Lovett
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