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55370 BIOTECHNOLOGY
Open to: 11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Biology; at least one semester of Chemistry or consent of instructor or department chair. (Chemistry can be taken in the same school year as Biotechnology.)
Content: Biotechnology is a course that reflects the most current application of the biological sciences. Topics covered include forensic science, lab procedures for isolating and manipulating DNA, gel electrophoresis for analyzing DNA samples, genetic engineering, and bioethics. In essence, this is a biology application course that focuses on building lab skills. The curriculum grows and changes each year to reflect current biological research and discoveries.
Activities: Class time will include lots of time in the lab on hands-on activities, lab opportunities to use state-of-the-art equipment, discussions of ethical issues in biology, debate, small group work, and analysis of pop culture references of biology.
Cost: $10. Lab fee and safety goggles.
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