Intro to Biotechnology 1-2 is a course designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the scientific concepts and laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of biotechnology. Students attain knowledge about the field of biotechnology and deeper understanding of the biological concepts used.  This essential curriculum for introductory biotechnology covers DNA structure and function, basic lab techniques, transformation, electrophoresis, restriction analysis, PCR and sequencing, bioinformatics, and bioethics.

This course can be used as either a CTE or an Algebra-based Lab Science Course.

In Advanced Biomedical, students will apply advanced academic knowledge and skills to the emerging fields of biotechnology such as agricultural, medical, regulatory, and forensics. Students will have the opportunity to use sophisticated laboratory equipment, perform statistical analysis, and practice quality-control techniques. Students will conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Biomedical Sciences study a variety of topics that include structures and functions of cells, nucleic acids, proteins, and genetics. 

This course can be used as either a CTE or an Algebra-based Lab Science Course.

Independent Biotech Advanced Research Lab (iBAR) is a yearlong independent study within the Biomedical/Biotechnology disciplines. iBAR has students creating real questions regarding their worldly observations, formulating a hypothesis or engineering goal, developing a method of experimentation, analyzing the data set, and discussing the details of their results in a concise, scientific manner. This course meets the graduation requirement for a Lab Science credit. 

Under general supervision, this independent study position assists the Science Teacher in implementing a science laboratory program for high school students.  The position requires an aptitude for the sciences, especially Biotechnology.  A nominal amount of clerical work is part of this position.

This course counts as an Algebra-based Lab Science Course.