Download Biotechnology – 11th and 12th Grades

Biotechnology I-II
Course #SCI083 / SCI084
Power Standard 1: Understand the basic biological mechanisms related to
biotechnology and bioethics (20%)
Skill 1a: Explain how the sequence of nucleotides in a gene specifies the amino acid
sequence in proteins, which express inherited traits and carry out most cell
functions and possible effects of mutations.
40%
Skill 1b: Explain the role of pathogens, the immune response, and vaccines in human
infectious diseases.
20%
Skill 1c: Explain how nucleotide and amino acid sequences can be used to identify
species and predict their evolutionary relationships.
20%
Skill 1d: Describe the structure and function of prokaryotic cells.
20%
Power Standard 2: Exhibit proficient use and understanding of technology and lab
equipment required in biotechnology. (20%)
Skill 2a: Demonstrate accurate and safe use and understanding of micropipettes and
gel electrophoresis equipment.
Skill 2b: Accurately perform and understand PCR and subsequent gel analysis to
predict genotypes and identify species
Skill 2c: Access and use biological data bases and molecular modeling programs to
obtain information and answer biological questions.
Skill 2d: Accurately perform and interpret an enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA).
Skill 2e: Demonstrate the ability to perform and understanding of microbiology and
recombinant plasmid techniques.
Power Standard 3: Analyze bioethical issues from multiple perspectives and explain
decisions that are well-justified and reasoned. (20%)
Skill 3a: Analyze viewpoints based on an accurate understanding of ethical
perspectives.
25%
Skill 3b: Actively gather information to better understand divergent viewpoints and
effectively communicate own ideas.
25%
Skill 3c: Use confirmed scientific facts, consideration of stakeholders and ethical
perspectives, and an analysis of various position to defend a clear position on a
bioethical issue.
50%
Power Standard 4: Understand the process of scientific research and its impact. (20%)
Skill 4a: Explain how the process of translation research leads to the development of
improved human therapies.
Skill 4b: Explain the role of social practices in the process of scientific research.
Skill 4c: Analyze the role of model organisms in the translational research process
Skill 4d: Explain the history, guidelines, and need for human participation in
translational research
Power Standard 5: Demonstrate STEM career awareness and 21st Century skills. (15%)
Skill 5a: Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) career
opportunities and the education requirements for careers of interest.
Skill 5b: Keep an organized scientific notebook and clearly record and report
background information and the procedures used.
Skill 5c: Work productively and cooperatively in teams.
Power Standard 6: Develop habits to prepare for college and career. (Weight at 5%)