Notes and assignments are posted in Google Classroom

Textbooks:

- William J. Thieman Page and Michael A. Palladino. Introduction to Biotechnology, 3^rd edition.

- Ellyn Daugherty Page. Biotechnology, 2^nd edition.

End of the first-six weeks: September 21st, 2018

1st six weeks (September 17-21, 2018)

Test: Biotechnology Applications, Timeline, Cell Structure and Function, Macromolecules, Questions from the lab: DNA Extraction and Fermentation

Lab: Fermentation/Apple Cider or Root Beer (continuation)

1st five week (September 10-14, 2018)

Lab: Making Cheese

Lab: Fermentation/Apple Cider or Root Beer

Macromolecules and DNA structure

Homework: 3 careers in USA and 3 careers in Texas (google classroom)

Note: Meet the Teacher, September 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

1st four week (September 4-7, 2018)

Cell Structure and Function

Macromolecules (period 4)

Quiz: Math Skills: Operations using SigFigs, SI units, Scientific Notation

Lab: Micropipetting by Design (Period 5)

1st third week (August 27-31, 2018)

Timeline in Biotechnology- poster/ Applications in Biotechnology

Extraction of DNA and writing protcols

Lab: Micropipetting by Design (Period 4)

Math Skills: Operations with SigFigs and SI units (metric system)

1st second week (August 20-24, 2018)

Lab Equipment

Introduction to Biotechnology

Math Skills: SigFigs, Scientific Notation

Timeline in Biotechnology

Putting bacteria to work

Minilab: Extraction of DNA (banannas, strawberries, and nectarines).

Quiz: Safety, Labels, pictograms, lab equipment

1st first week (August 16-17, 2018)

Welcome: Class expectations, Social Contract, Lab Safety Procedures

Homework: get your school supplies and Sign the Lab Safety Contract and Student Academic Integrity. This is your first grade.

SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and Reading labels

Assignment: Safety and SDS