For High School Students
Biotechnology Courses Appropriate for High School Students
BTEC 5. Briefings in Biotechnology (1)
Underlying principles of molecular biology and the laboratory procedures involved in the biotechnology industry. Examples of new products, processes, and prospects for the future in medicine, environmental restoration, forensics, and agriculture. Implications for society and governmental regulations. Features lectures by scientists currently working in the biotechnology industry.
CSU
BTEC 6. Basics of Cell Culture (1)
ADVISORY: BTEC 5, for high school students
Designed to introduce high school students to the field of mammalian cell culture. Introduction to cell culture and stem cell biology and techniques. Topics include aseptic techniques, counting cells, cell/stem cell culture maintenance, transfection, cytotoxicity, fluorescence labeling and stem cell differentiation. Practical experience includes use of common laboratory equipments such as micropipettes, centrifuges, inverted and fluorescent microscopes.
CSU
Contact Carin Zimmerman for information on classes for high school students
Tel: (415) 239-3857