Course Details
Biotechnology 1A (Grade 9-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Life and Physical Sciences
- State Course Code
- 03203
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 117
Applied Biology/Chemistry courses integrate biology and chemistry into a unified domain of study and present the resulting body of knowledge in the context of work, home, society, and the environment, emphasizing field and laboratory activities. Topics include natural resources, water, air and other gases, nutrition, disease and wellness, plant growth and reproduction, life processes, microorganisms, synthetic materials, waste and waste management, and the community of life.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Review the essential foundations of biotechnology.
- Study the history of early biotechnology developments as humans made the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture.
- Explore the role of biotechnology in food preservation and fermentation.
- Analyze early crossbreeding techniques to create hybrid plants.
- Study how 19th century experiments in genetics led to the discovery of DNA and the use of gene sequencers.
- Learn about industrial biotechnology advancements between 1800 and World War II
- Analyze how regulation protects consumers while providing pathways for innovation.
- Explore how biotech applications and innovations heal, feed, and fuel humans and protect the environment.
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Biotechnology 1A
Biotechnology is a cutting-edge, high-demand field that encompasses everything from plant and animal breeding to genetics. Discover how biotechnology has changed the world around us, from food to genetics. Explore historical applications with modern discoveries. Understand how regulations and ethics govern the course of biotechnology and learn of its importance to the field of medicine.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology 1A: Introduction | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 3: Food Preservation and Fermentation
Unit 5: The Beginning of Genetics
Unit 8: Healing, Feeding, Fueling