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Biotechnology II: High School

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Foundational Standards

  • 1

    Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.F.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. F.2

  • 3

    Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3

  • 4

    Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathwayF.4

  • 5

    Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.F.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Joint Commission guidelines.F.6

Career Opportunities

  • 1

    Outline the role of various departments in a biotechnology company, including research and development, quality assurance, quality control, and manufacturing.1

Biotechnology Industry

  • 2

    Identify and describe the roles of regulatory agencies governing the manufacture and distribution of biotechnology-derived products. 2

    1. a

      Outline the processes of developing, manufacturing, and obtaining regulatory approval of biopharmaceuticals.2.a

  • 3

    Research and implement safety and quality control standards specific to the biotechnology industry. 3

    1. a

      Explain the purpose of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP).3.a

    2. b

      Explain how environmental monitoring is carried out in a controlled space. 3.b

    3. c

      Identify, analyze, and explain the roles of documentation utilized in CGMP-compliant industries.3.c

Technical Skills and Applications

  • 4

    Demonstrate current techniques used in biotechnology labs. 4

    1. a

      Differentiate among sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection; describe equipment and procedures for each; and explain when each process should be employed.4.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate and explain methods of molecule and protein isolation, purification, and quantification using polyacrylamide gel.4.b

    3. c

      Research and discuss methods of DNA isolation, purification, and quantification.4.c

    4. d

      Use models to illustrate the transformation and transfection of organisms. 4.d

    5. e

      Model or utilize clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) in the lab setting to introduce genetic information into a genome. 4.e

    6. f

      Perform immunoassay using serial dilution.4.f

    7. g

      Describe common stains used in the laboratory and explain when each is preferred.4.g

Biochemistry

  • 5

    Analyze and explain vital intracellular processes. 5

    1. a

      Compare and contrast types of chemical bonds within cells.5.a

    2. b

      Model the structures and explain the functions of molecules and macromolecules.5.b

    3. c

      Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 5.c

    4. d

      Use enzymes to modify reaction rates in the laboratory setting.5.d

  • 6

    Model the structure and describe the functions of proteins in an organism. 6

Biological Systems

  • 7

    Map and explain the response of the immune system in the body, beginning with the identification of a foreign antigen.7

Applied Mathematics in Biotechnology

  • 8

    Prepare laboratory solutions, buffers, and media, performing necessary calculations, including serial dilutions, dilution ratios, molarity, and dilution factor.8

    1. a

      Calculate conversions within the metric system using scientific notation, significant digits, and decimals. 8.a

    2. b

      Calculate volume/volume (v/v) and weight/volume (w/v) of solutions.8.b

    3. c

      Produce a graph by applying Beer’s Law to generate a standard curve, plot data, and interpret results.8.c

    4. d

      Calculate bacterial transformation efficiency.8.d

    5. e

      Record time-sensitive laboratory data using the 24-hour clock.8.e

Research and Scientific Method

  • 9

    Demonstrate use of the scientific method to document and analyze the results of a laboratory procedure. 9

    1. a

      Outline the characteristics of good experimental design, including the proper use of controls. 9.a

    2. b

      Collect, record, analyze, and interpret data, including statistical analysis.9.b

    3. c

      Outline various ways of communicating scientific research, including peer-reviewed journals, exhibitions, laboratory notebooks, and live or online presentations.9.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11 and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study Career and Technical Education

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