Biotechnology

L1 Biotechnology (91610)

This course is the first of three in the Biotechnology Career and Technology Education program. The course focuses on
the application of the biological sciences such as cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics in preparation of
new and enhanced medical, agricultural, environmental, and industrial products including the commercial exploitation of
microbes, plants and animals. Students in this course will experience the procedures, methods, and equipment common
to most biotechnology laboratories. Students will use state of the art equipment to learn the principles of scientific
investigation as applied to medicine, forensics, agriculture, genetic engineering and environmental health.
This program prepares students for a wide range of science-based occupations including biochemist, biomedical
engineering, epidemiologist, food scientist, forensic scientist, geneticist, medical laboratory scientist, microbiologist,
pharmacist, and veterinarian along with numerous healthcare related careers.

Topics covered at this introductory level include an overview of the biotechnology industry, laboratory safety,
basic biology & chemistry laboratory skills, microbiology & cell cultures, and epidemiology.

L2 Biotechnology (91620)

This course is the second of three in the Biotechnology Career and Technology Education program. Students in this
course will continue to refine their biotechnology laboratory skills and utilize the protocols learned in the previous course
to complete more advanced experimental studies.
Topics covered in this course include a study of DNA structure & analysis via gel electrophoresis and plasmid
mapping, bacterial transformation & plasmid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and forensic science.
Additionally, students will begin to explore and debate the ethical implications of biotechnology in the 21st
century.

L3 Biotechnology (91630)

This course is the third of three in the Biotechnology Career and Technology Education program. Students in this course
will apply their biotechnology laboratory skills and utilize the protocols learned in the previous courses to complete more
advanced experiments in preparation for their NOCTI exam.
Topics covered in this course include a study of protein structure & analysis, OSHA certification, immunology,
plant biotechnology and a senior project involving hydroponics and aquaponics.

Pathways

Laboratory Assistant,
Radiologist, Pharmacy
Technician, Pharmacist,
Physician.