Biotechnology

Students explore biotechnology, an exploding science field that leads to high-paying jobs in medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. Students apply DNA technology to genetically engineer bacteria, solve medical mysteries, clone tissues, diagnose genetic disease, and explore drug development and testing. Students wrestle with difficult ethical issues that arise as a result of using biotechnology to solve problems. Recommended prerequisites: “C” or better in English, Algebra 1 and Biology. 

Students take:

• English (H)
• Chemistry (P) or Adv Science Topics (P)
• Biotechnology Accelerated & Research (P) (2 Periods)

Time: 7:45 – 10:45 OR 12:50 – 3:50

Room Number:  S112