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Biotechnology 1,2 (P) (6458, 6459)    - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -


Approved Site(s):
 Approved for Mira Mesa and Canyon Hills High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.

Grade Range:
 11–12
 Prerequisites:
 Biology 1,2 and Chemistry 1,2
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Science
 UC subject area satisfied:
 d - Laboratory Science
Course Description:
 

Biotechnology 1,2 is a two-semester, interdisciplinary advanced laboratory science course for students in grades 11–12 who are interested in a rigorous investigation of the fundamental principles of biotechnology, as well as possible employment in the biotechnology industry. Both academic laboratory science and career technical education standards are infused into the course curriculum. Students in this course will be introduced to current laboratory science research practices in the field of biotechnology, and will explore the various uses and applications of biotechnology principles and processes in forensics, medicine, drug discovery, pharmacology, bioinformatics, genomics, agriculture, ecology, environmental science and biomedical ethics. Laboratory investigations and industry field trips will complement and reinforce core areas of study.

State Course Code(s):
  State Course code not defined or retired.
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 No adopted text. Each school chooses from available materials and resources.