Course title

Biotechnology

Pre-requisite

Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Honors Physics.

Course description

Biotechnology is a lab-based course where students explore the potential and risks associated with the ability of scientists to remove and manipulate DNA (genes) or to transfer DNA (genes) from one organism to another. The lab experiences require analysis of data sets and the use of the technologies of DNA science such as micropipetting and gel electrophoresis. Contemporary applications of the technology include forensics; criminology; and genetically modified crops. Student engagements are mainly collaborative and require the use of current; timely resources such as scientific journals; newspaper articles and news journals. Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Honors Physics.

School Country

United States

School state

Illinois

School city

chicago

High school

Lindblom Math & Science Acad

School Address

6130 S. Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, IL

School zip code

60636

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

11/14/2018

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• CTE
• Career and technical education

Approved date

12/5/2018

Deferred Reason

Need more information on what labs are completed in this class and how many hours of lab work is completed during class. Please resubmit with this additional information.

Online / Virtual

No