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Course · AL
Biotechnology I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Biotechnology I is designed to provide an overview of the scope, concepts, and procedures of the biotechnology field. This course introduces students to a variety of topics in the biotechnology setting. Course topics include career exploration, laboratory procedures and technical skills fundamental to biotechnical research biochemistry, genetics and cell biology concepts, and genetic innovations.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderDemonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease ControlTrace the history of biotechnology and the emergence of biotechnology careersUse a microscope to observe and record measurements and characteristics of specimensUse scientific notation, significant digits, and decimals when performing and recording laboratory calculationsAdjust the pH of specific solutions with commonly used acids and bases, using a pH meter to verify resultsPerform polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify a DNA sample, diagnose a disease, or isolate a pathogenPerform DNA extractionDemonstrate techniques used in working with recombinant DNAMaintain bacterial cultures, including preparing growth media and culturing microorganismsExplain concepts of molecular mass, mole, and formula weightExplain cell theory, correlating key cellular components to functionsConstruct models demonstrating the process of meiosis and the cell cycle, explaining the hereditary significance of eachContrast typical and atypical chromosome karyotypesExplain the significance of Mendel’s work in the development of the modern science of geneticsDescribe and illustrate inheritance patterns based on gene interactionsCompare and contrast sex linkage, autosomal linkage, crossover, multiple alleles, and polygenesModel protein synthesis and explain the procedure, citing the central dogma of molecular biologyResearch and report on methods cells use to regulate gene expression and demonstrate their effect on protein synthesisDiagram and explain the replication of DNA and RNA viruses, including lytic and lysogenic cyclesResearch and report on factors that cause genetic mutations, including the effects of genetic variability on adaptationsExplain how the Hardy-Weinberg principle provides a baseline for recognizing evolutionary changes in gene frequency dueObtain, evaluate, and share information about applications of biotechnology in a variety of settings, including plantExplain the development, purpose, findings, and applications of the Human Genome Project, and discuss ethical, social