Course Details
Biotechnology 1B (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:
- Analyze how the development of anti-bacterial drugs has changed medicine and altered the course of human life.
- Analyze the role of modern agricultural biotechnology in the Green Revolution.
- Study the mapping of a complete human genome map.
- Learn about various applications of biotechnology in production, industry, and manufacturing.
- Understand how organisms are genetically modified and explore the ethics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
- Learn about recent advances in pharmaceutical biotechnology, including the development of new types of drugs, cancer treatments, and vaccines.
- Learn about various applications of biotechnology in biopharmaceutical, agricultural, and environmental segments.
- Analyze bioethics in medicine, agriculture, and industrial/environmental biotech and the role of the principles and practices of public policy.
Choose Curriculum
Biotechnology 1B
Dig deeper into the world of biotechnology! Learn how and why biotechnology is so important to the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and genetic fields of study. You’ll learn about mapping the human genome, the role of antibiotics, how medicine is created to combat diseases, and the future of the biotechnology field. It’s time to explore the depth and breadth of this fascinating field!
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology 1B: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 2: Agricultural Biotechnology through the Green Revolution
Unit 4: Modern Industrial Biotechnology
Unit 7: The Future of Biotech: Innovation