Course title

JTS034

Pre-requisite

Grade of "B" or above in two semesters of Biology or Pre-AP Biology. Current science teacher approval required.

Course description

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
STANDARD 2.0 ? DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF STANDARD LABORATORY
OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
STANDARD 3.0 ? PERFORM SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS; CALCULATIONS AND
DATA ANALYSIS
STANDARD 4.0 ? DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
STANDARD 5.0 ? DEMONSTRATE RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS
STANDARD 7.0 ? DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONDUCT IN JOB-
RELATED ACTIVITIES
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 12.0 ? PERFORM CELL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 15.0 ? PREPARE AND STORE MATERIALS
C- PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
D ? COMMUNICATION SKILLS
E ? LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
F ? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
G ? PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
H ? LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
I ? WELLNESS

First Unit CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
1.1 Practice emergency protocols
1.9 Identify and respond to safety signs and symbols
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.7 Perform basic separation techniques including filtration; centrifugation; and
isolating DNA
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.1 Maintain laboratory and equipment hygiene
11.8 Decontaminate and dispose of equipment; glassware; and biologicals
C ? PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
C.1 Demonstrate an understanding of employer/employee expectations
C.2 Practice effective time management through daily attendance; punctuality
and by staying productive on the job
C.3 Explain the relationship of attitude to workplace success
C.4 Perform job duties with minimal supervision while being accountable for
results
D ? COMMUNICATION SKILLS
D.3 Ask appropriate questions in seeking clarification
E ? LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
E.1 Describe characteristics of an effective team
E.6 Identify personal leadership styles and discuss how leadership styles affect
interactions in an organization
H ? LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
H.1 Define the attributes of honesty; integrity and professionalism
I ? WELLNESS
I.1 Analyze sources of stress and stress management techniques

Second Unit EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
1.4 Practice proper sanitation and disposal procedures
STANDARD 2.0 ? DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF STANDARD LABORATORY
OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
2.2 Use industry terminology and scientific vocabulary in laboratory reports
2.5 Set up and maintain a legal scientific lab notebook
STANDARD 3.0 ? PERFORM SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS; CALCULATIONS AND
DATA ANALYSIS
3.4 Construct; interpret; and analyze graphs
STANDARD 4.0 ? DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
4.1 Demonstrate appropriate observational skills
4.2 Identify tractable questions when performing experiments
4.3 Develop testable hypotheses; alternative hypotheses; and predict the
outcome of an investigation.
4.4 Frame testable questions showing evidence of observation and connections
to prior knowledge
4.5 Test hypotheses utilizing appropriate experimental design (distinguish
between controls and variables)
4.6 Collect; record; and analyze data and support conclusions based on
evidence
4.7 Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral; written; and
graphic form
4.9 Evaluate scientific information for relevance to a given problem.
STANDARD 5.0 ? DEMONSTRATE RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS
5.2 Develop and apply a vocabulary of relevant scientific terminology
C ? PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
C.5 Demonstrate the ability to complete and maintain personal and professional
documents
D ? COMMUNICATION SKILLS
D.5 Choose and demonstrate appropriate methods of effective
communication (written; technical; verbal; visual)
G ? PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
G.1 Select and evaluate resources and establish priorities needed to solve a
problem
G.3 Develop a plan of action with a timeline; chart or sequence of steps
G.5 Interpret information; draw conclusions and formulate decisions based on
analysis

Third Unit SAFETY

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
1.2 Employ knowledge of and consistently use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
1.3 Locate and apply knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
1.10 Distinguish the characteristics of biosafety levels
1.11 Display safe & proper handling of biological/biohazardous/chemical materials;
including notifying proper authorities to clean up spills (OSHA Standards 1910)

STANDARD 7.0 ? DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONDUCT IN JOB-
RELATED ACTIVITIES
7.5 Use risk management protocols such as incident reporting
Fourth Unit MEASUREMENTS

STANDARD 3.0 ? PERFORM SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS; CALCULATIONS AND
DATA ANALYSIS
3.1 Perform calculations and solve problems using arithmetic and algebra
3.2 Perform mathematical measurements; conversions and calculations using
the metric (SI) and English system
3.3 Perform measurements and conversions using Celsius; Fahrenheit and
Kelvin temperature scales
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.5 Maintain and analyze fermentation materials
STANDARD 12.0 ? PERFORM CELL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
12.7 Perform bioassays
LOCAL STANDARD: PERFORM A DIRECT DILUTION
LOCAL STANDARD: PERFORM A SERIAL DILUTION

Fifth Unit EQUIPMENT

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
1.5 Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment
1.6 Maintain documentation of equipment log
STANDARD 2.0 ? DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF STANDARD LABORATORY
OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
2.1 Identify federal; state; local; and industry regulatory agencies that govern
laboratory SOP
2.3 Operate laboratory equipment according to protocols of SOP
2.4 Demonstrate ability to calibrate lab equipment according to SOP
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.1 Exhibit proper measurement techniques including performing calibrations
and scaling for variables.
9.3 Identify; select; and operate laboratory equipment (e.g.; glassware;
balances; micropipettes; spectrophotometers; centrifuges; hot plate/stirrers;
autoclave; water baths; incubators; etc.)
F ? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
F.1 Examine the practice of technology in an industry
G ? PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
G.3 Develop a plan of action with a timeline; chart or sequence of steps

Sixth Unit CHEMICALS

STANDARD 1.0 ? MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK AND LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT
1.7 Prepare and store chemicals in accordance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
1.8 Identify specific biological/biohazardous/chemical materials
1.11 Display safe & proper handling of biological/biohazardous/chemical materials;
including notifying Proper authorities to cleanup spills (OSHA Standards 1910)
1.12 Monitor; use; store; and dispose of materials in compliance with regulations
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.4 Describe and operate large-scale laboratory equipment (e.g.; autoclave;
fume/laminar flow hoods;
etc.)
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.2 Prepare; sterilize; and dispense media; buffers; solutions; etc.
STANDARD 15.0 ? PREPARE AND STORE MATERIALS
15.2 Prepare media according to SOP
15.3 Label and store media according to SOP
15.6 Prepare chemical solutions according to SOP
15.7 Label and store chemicals according to SOP

YEAR ONE ? 2nd QUARTER

STANDARDS ADDRESSED
STANDARD 7.0 ? DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONDUCT IN JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND
INSTRUMENTATION
STANDARD 10.0 ? ANALYZE THE ROLE OF LIVING ORGANISMS IN BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 12.0 ? PERFORM CELL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 14.0 ? PERFORM NUCLEIC ACID TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 15.0 ? PREPARE AND STORE MATERIALS
G ? PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
H ? LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES

Seventh Unit pH

STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.5 Use a pH meter
STANDARD 15.0 ? PREPARE AND STORE MATERIALS
15.4 Identify types and uses of chemical solutions
15.5 Define acids and bases (Bronstead Lowry and Lewis)
LOCAL STANDARD: PREPARE A BUFFER LOCAL STANDARD: EXPLAIN THE USE
OF A BUFFER

Eighth Unit ETHICS

STANDARD 7.0 ? DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONDUCT IN JOB-
RELATED ACTIVITIES
7.1 Maintain legal and ethical guidelines to safeguard confidentiality
7.2 Identify and describe job responsibilities within the laws and regulations of
federal; state; and industry protocols and procedures
7.3 Compare and contrast behaviors and practices that could result in
malpractice; liability; or negligence
7.4 Analyze the pros and cons of bioethical issues
7.6 Describe a code of ethics and an organization?s ethical protocols

G ? PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
G.2 Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view
H ? LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
H.3 Examine the relationship between ethics and the law

Ninth Unit DNA

STANDARD 14.0 ? PERFORM NUCLEIC ACID TECHNIQUES
14.4 Perform gel electrophoresis
LOCAL STANDARD: AZ LIFE SCIENCE STANDARDS THAT RELATE TO DNA STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION LOCAL STANDARD: PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

Tenth Unit PROKARYOTE VS EUKARYOTE

STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF
EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.3 Identify; select; and operate laboratory equipment (e.g.; glassware;
balances; micropipettes; spectrophotometers; centrifuges; hot plate/
stirrers; autoclave; water baths; incubators; etc.)
STANDARD 10.0 ? ANALYZE THE ROLE OF LIVING ORGANISMS IN BIOSCIENCE
RESEARCH
10.4 Maintain organisms for optimal growth
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.3 Identify and classify microorganisms and cells
11.4 Isolate; maintain and store pure cultures
STANDARD 12.0 ? PERFORM CELL BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
12.1 Use proper plating techniques to isolate and identify cell lines
12.2 Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell types
12.4 Prepare microscopic specimens and interpret results
12.5 Use microscopes to identify and classify microorganisms
STANDARD 15.0 ? PREPARE AND STORE MATERIALS
15.1 Identify types and uses of media

YEAR ONE ? 3rd QUARTER

STANDARDS ADDRESSED
STANDARD 3.0 ? PERFORM SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS; CALCULATIONS AND
DATA ANALYSIS
STANDARD 4.0 ? DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
STANDARD 6.0 ? DEMONSTRATE USE OF BIOINFORMATIC RESOURCES
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTATION
STANDARD 10.0 ? ANALYZE THE ROLE OF LIVING ORGANISMS IN BIOSCIENCE
RESEARCH
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 13.0 ? PERFORM PROTEIN ASSAY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 14.0 ? PERFORM NUCLEIC ACID TECHNIQUES
A ? CAREER PLANNING
F ? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY

Eleventh Unit TRANSFORMATION

STANDARD 10.0 ? ANALYZE THE ROLE OF LIVING ORGANISMS IN BIOSCIENCE
RESEARCH
10.1 Identify model organisms for research
10.3 Explain the proper care of living organisms
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.6 Harvest cells and exhibit proper isolation techniques
11.7 Transform hosts
Local Standard: Research and discuss use of model organism
F ? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
F.5 Use presentation or multimedia software to prepare a presentation

Twelfth Unit RESTRICTION ENZYMES

STANDARD 14.0 ? PERFORM NUCLEIC ACID TECHNIQUES
14.1 Detect specific nucleic acid sequences
14.3 Perform restriction digests

Thirteenth Unit PCR

STANDARD 6.0 ? DEMONSTRATE USE OF BIOINFORMATIC RESOURCES
6.1 Identify databases for sequence analysis - National Center for
Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and others
6.2 Utilize electronic databases/websites (NCBI and others)
6.3 Identify unknown sequences using an electronic database
6.4 Compare relationships betweeN/Among sequences
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.6 Operate a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) thermal cycler
according to SOP
STANDARD 14.0 ? PERFORM NUCLEIC ACID TECHNIQUES
14.5 Describe nucleic acid sequencing
14.6 Perform amplification procedures including PCR
A ? CAREER PLANNING
A.3 Explain how personal choices; including online activities; affect career
opportunities
F ? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY
F.3 Use technology as a tool to research; organize; evaluate and
communicate information

Fourteenth Unit PROTEIN ? ISOLATION

STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.8 Operate chromatography equipment
STANDARD 10.0 ? ANALYZE THE ROLE OF LIVING ORGANISMS IN BIOSCIENCE
RESEARCH
10.4 Maintain organisms for optimal growth
STANDARD 11.0 ? PERFORM MICROBIOLOGY TECHNIQUES
11.6 Harvest cells and exhibit proper isolation techniques
STANDARD 13.0 ? PERFORM PROTEIN ASSAY TECHNIQUES
13.3 Separate; isolate or characterize proteins
13.4 Concentrate proteins
LOCAL STANDARD: DESCRIBE THE 4 LEVELS OF PROTEIN STRUCTURE

Fifteenth Unit PROTEIN-ASSAYS

STANDARD 3.0 ? PERFORM SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENTS; CALCULATIONS AND
DATA ANALYSIS
3.5 Perform statistical analysis
STANDARD 4.0 ? DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
4.8 Use computer software for scientific analyses and documentation
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTATION
9.1 Exhibit proper measurement techniques including performing
calibrations and scaling for variables.
9.2 Use scientific calculator to perform calculations
9.3 Identify; select; and operate laboratory equipment (e.g.; glassware; balances;
micropipettes; spectrophotometers; centrifuges; hot plate/stirrers; autoclave;
water baths; incubators; etc.)
STANDARD 13.0 ? PERFORM PROTEIN ASSAY TECHNIQUES
13.5 Perform protein assays (e.g.; absorbance; colorimetric; etc.)

YEAR ONE ? 4th QUARTER

STANDARDS ADDRESSED
STANDARD 7.0 ? DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONDUCT IN JOB-
RELATED ACTIVITIES
STANDARD 8.0 ? ADHERE TO QUALITY CONTROL (QC) PROCEDURES
STANDARD 9.0 ? DEMONSTRATE BASIC LAB SKILLS IN THE USE OF EQUIPMENT
AND INSTRUMENTATION
STANDARD 13.0 ? PERFORM PROTEIN ASSAY TECHNIQUES
STANDARD 16.0 ? ENGAGE IN OCCUPATIONAL-SPECIFIC WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN CHOSEN CAREER FIELD (E.G.; BIOMEDICAL; BIOENVIRONMENTAL; BIOINFORMATICS; BIOTECHNOLOGY; BIOENGINEERING; and BIO-INNOVATIONS)
A ? CAREER PLANNING
B ? JOB SEARCH SKILLS

Sixteenth Unit QUALITY CONTROLS

Seventeenth Unit CAREERS

STANDARD 16.0 ? ENGAGE IN OCCUPATIONAL-SPECIFIC WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN CHOSEN CAREER FIELD (E.G.; BIOMEDICAL; BIOENVIRONMENTAL; BIOINFORMATICS; BIOTECHNOLOGY; BIOENGINEERING; and BIO-INNOVATIONS)
16.1 Develop a personalized professional portfolio that substantiates growth in
chosen career field
16.3 Participate in job shadowing; internship; mentor-mentee; entrepreneurial
enterprise; or employment experience in chosen career field
A ? CAREER PLANNING
A.3 Explain how personal choices; including online activities; affect career
opportunities
A.4 Participate in career development events
A.5 Create a plan to transition from school to career
B ? JOB SEARCH SKILLS
B.1 Explain the steps required in a job search
B.2 Use technology and traditional methods to research employment
opportunities
B.3 Complete a traditional and online job application
B.5 Prepare a professional email address; employment resume; portfolio and
cover letter

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tucson

School / district Address

2475 W Naranja Drive

School zip code

85742

Date submitted

06/2/2011

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• CTE
• Career and technical education

• LADV
• Advanced science

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

01/1/2000

Online / Virtual

No