Course title

Biotechnology Concepts and Techniques

Pre-requisite

Biology or AG Biology

Course description

Biotechnology Concepts and Techniques/Biotech I 2 Sem. ? 1 Additional Science/Practical Arts Credit Prerequisites: SC 49 or SC 45 or AG 30

This course introduces students to the exciting field of biotechnology. Students will be introduced to topics such as biochemistry; DNA structure; gene expression; protein synthesis; recombinant DNA strategies; as well as forensics and bioethics. Students will perform experiments similar to those presently done in modern research settings such as micropipetting; spectrophotometry; electrophoresis; PCR; and cell culturing. This course will also teach students standard laboratory operations; instrumentation and good laboratory safety practices and procedures. NOTE: This is a weighted course.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Mesa

High school

Red Mountain High School

School Address

7301 E Brown Rd

School zip code

85207

Requested competency code

CTE

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • CTE
  • Career and technical education
  • LADV
  • Advanced science
  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No