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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%)