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Students will explore the fundamental principles of biotechnology & career pathways in the biotech fields (medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural). Topics of study include: microbiology cultures, DNA, RNA, and protein technologies, genetic diagnostics, genetically modified organisms, bacterial transformation, forensic science, cloning, stem cells, and bioethics. Laboratory skills taught in this course include: preparing solutions, pipetting, gram staining, running gels, keeping a lab notebook, PCR technique, chromatography, following standard operation procedures (SOP), good lab practices (GLP), and aseptic techniques.
Biotechnology is open for students in grades 10-12. The course prerequisite is Biology. Students enrolled in the course earn 2 credits (Essentials of Biotechnology & Applications of Biotechnology). Students who complete Introduction to Healthcare and both Biotechnology classes are pathway completers.
Teaching Certifications
BS Biology University of West Georgia
Master's in Education Troy University
Leadership Specialist Degree Georgia College
STEM Certified
Gifted Certified
Certified Grades k-12
Broad Field Science Certified
Classroom Teacher for 25 years
Professional Experience
Department of Defense STEM Ambassador
Bio-Rad Fellow
Ga-Bio Master Biotechnology Teacher
Society for Science Advocate
Club / CTSO Sponsor
Purple Birdzilla (competitive birdwatching club)
HOSA (CTSO)
STEAM Career Club
HOSA 2022-2023
Jake Tingler: President and Mentor to the President-Elect
Jorden Reed: President-Elect and Blood Drive Coordinator
Naomi Griffis: Secretary
Caressia Smith: Treasurer
Abbegail Beatty: Fundraising Coordinator
Zoey Parks: Community Service Project Coordinator
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