Biotechnology ES

This science based laboratory course deals with the idea of changing living things.  Some of the laboratory work will include studies with cloning, plant tissue culture, DNA extraction from plant and animal materials, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, product fermentation, and yeast studies.  Students will learn how to complete electrophoresis using different DNA.  In addition, issues related specifically to the biotechnology industry, such as understanding the product development process, ethical, legal and social concerns will be addressed.  Other equipment students may use are:  hot plates, pipettes, incubators, and water baths.