Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences Junior Syllabus 2016-2017
Instructor:Mr. Bob Miller
Room B05
(330)729-4000 ext. 1307
Description: Biotechnology is the application of biological research techniques to the development of products or processes using biological systems or living organisms. This involves molecular technologies such as gene manipulation and transfer, DNA typing and the cloning of microorganisms, plants and animals. Biotechnology Tech Prep is designed to provide students with a strong background in biology and chemistry, as well as a strong command of laboratory procedures. The program is designed to meet the needs of those students planning a career in the sciences or a health sciences/biomedical field.
Objectives:
1. Students will develop a strong working knowledge of biotechnological techniques and how to properly use modern laboratory equipment.
2. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of major biological and chemical principles.
3. Students will develop stronger problem solving and critical thinking skills that will be necessary for a career in the sciences.
4. Students will be exposed to a variety of careers available in the science field.
Prerequisites: 2.8 minimum GPA
Geometry, Biology and/or Chemistry with a B or better
+90% attendance rate
Course Content:
Health Care Core Competencies
a. Career Exploration, Development and Employability Traits
b. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
c. Communication
d. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
e. Health and Safety Practices
Medical Bioscience Competencies
a. Human Body Systems
b. Therapeutic Interventions
c. Instrument Analysis
d. Chemical Materials Handling and Sampling
e. Physical Properties Measurement
f. Pathogenic Microorganisms, Infection Control and Infection
g. Bio-Molecular Technology
h. Bioscience Research and Development
i. Bioethics
j. Technical Writing and Documentation
Biology Strand (Jr year)
I. Cell Biology
a. Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells
b. Cell structure and Function
c. Cell communication
II. Genetic and Molecular Biology
a. Meiosis and patterns of inheritance
b. DNA
c. Genes and Gene Technology
d. Genomes
e. Control of Gene Expression
f. Cellular Mechanisms of Development
g. Molecular Biology and Medicine
III. Microbiology
a. Microscopy
b. Culturing and growing bacteria
c. Staining techniques
d. Bacterial identification techniques
e. Biohazard control
Chemistry Strand (Jr year)
I. Matter and Measurement
a. Classification and Properties of Matter
b. Units of Measurement
c. Dimensional Analysis
II. Atoms, Molecules and Ions
a. Atomic Theory of Matter
b. Atomic Structure
c. The Periodic Table
d. Ions and Ionic Compounds
e. Molecules and Molecular Compounds
f. Naming Chemical Compounds
III. Stoichiometry
a. Chemical Equations
b. Types of Reactions
c. The Mole
d. Empirical Formulas
e. Limiting Reactants
IV. Molarity
a. Concentration of Solutions
b. Titrations
V. Gases
a. Characteristics of Gases
b. The Gas Laws
c. Gas Mixtures and Partial Pressures
d. Molecular Effusion and Diffusion
VI. Thermochemistry
a. First Law of Thermodynamics
b. Enthalpy
c. Calorimetry
d. Hess’s Law
e. Foods and Fuels
VII. Basic concepts of chemical bonding
a. Lewis structures
b. Ionic bonding
c. Covalent bonding
d. Electronegativity and bond polarity
VIII. Intermolecular forces
a. Properties of Liquids
b. Structure of Solids
Textbooks Utilized:
Biotechnology: Ellyn Daugherty, 2012 edition
Chemistry: Julia Burdge, 4th edition
Biology: Robert Brooker, 4th edition
Clinical:Diversified Health Occupations:
Simmers, 7th edition
Supplies needed:
1. Three-ring binder dedicated to this class
2. Writing utensils
3. Student Agenda
4. $50.00 Lab Coat/scrubs fee
5. $30.00 lab fee
* Materials for projects will be needed throughout the year and will vary
from student to student.
Grading Scale:
A+ 97 – 100 C+ 77 – 79.9
A 93 – 96.9 C 73 – 76.9
A- 90 – 92.9 C- 70 – 72.9
B+ 87 – 89.9 D+ 67 – 69.9
B 83 – 86.9 D 63 – 66.9
B- 80 – 82.9 D- 60 – 62.9
F 0 – 59.9
Grading Procedures:
· All assignments are due at the beginning of the period. If you have a planned absence or a field trip, turn your work in early or make arrangements to get work to me. A deadline is a deadline.
· When absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed. You will be given as many days as you were absent to complete these homework assignments if the absence is excused. Test dates will not change for you so prepare during your absence. If the absence is unexcused, work may not be made up.
· If a lab experiment is missed due to absence those participation points will be lost for the day and a loss of points for the lab if not made up on students time and in a realistic time frame.
· Homework will be checked for completion and all work must be shown to receive credit. Homework preparation is critical for success in this class! Due to the nature of this class, frequent homework will be given and will be expected to be done prior to coming to class.
· Daily journals, bell work, and reflections will be used during this course. These are due at the end of the assigned class period each day.
· Agendas must be brought to class every day. The agenda acts as your hall pass. Any student without an agenda will not be permitted to leave the room.
· Students are required to keep a notebook for this course. These will be collected periodically and evaluated. Failure to keep a complete and organized notebook will result in point deductions.
· Lab activities are worth a large number of points in this course. Failure to complete the labs and lab write-ups will drastically affect your grade. Use your time efficiently!
· Any student failing the last two consecutive nine weeks will not receive course credit.
· Any students using social media sites or cell phones during class time without specific permission will result in removal of device and be referred to administration for disciplinary action!
Major Projects/Activities:
1. First Aid training – all students will receive training and certification from the
American Red Cross in Basic First Aid
2. As part of the student fees, all students are members of Health Occupation Students of
America (HOSA). This enables them to compete in various categories at the local,
state and national levels.
3. OSHA training– students will complete the 10 hour online OSHA training and
receive certification.
4. NIMS training- Students will complete National Incident Management System training.
5. Capstone Project/ SOP implementation. Students will gain a deeper understanding of biological and chemical process that students are interested in. These are extended projects that will be completed the junior and senior year.
Classroom rules:
1. Follow directions and pay attention in class.
2. No cell phones or other electronics in class or lab without permission.
3. Be prepared. Bring all required materials to class.
4. Be respectful to classmates and teacher.
5. Do not throw any object at any time.
6. Use appropriate language.
7. Tardiness: It is your responsibility to be to class on time. Chronic tardiness will be handled using the consequences below.
8.Students will exemplify the pillars of the SHIELD academy.
Consequences:
Step 1 – Warning and leave last
Step 2 – Conference with teacher and detention
Step 3 - Detention and call home
Step 4 - Removal from class and office referral
Detentions will be served before school, during lunch or after school at the instructor’s convenience. Failure to serve detention will result in referral to the office.
Laboratory rules: The nature of science labs requires a special set of rules to keep students safe. These rules are in addition to the previous classroom rules. Violation of the laboratory rules will result in immediate removal from the classroom and office referral.
1. Follow lab instructions carefully. Any unauthorized activity that puts yourself or others in danger of injury will not be tolerated.
2. Do not distract other students while working in lab. No
3. Do not misuse equipment. Students who break equipment due to purposeful misuse will be required to pay for replacement of this equipment. Do not purposefully deface or destroy equipment or facilities.
4. Students will use the RAMP acronym to assess risk in the lab. Recognizing hazards, Assessing risks of hazards, Minimizing hazards, Preparing for emergencies from uncontrolled hazards
5. Students that do not have appropriate lab shoes and clothes will get a zero for that lab. Safety cannot be compromised.
Biotechnology Certificate: To be eligible for the state certificate, students must have not missed more than 36 days over the course of 2 years and successfully pass the 3 of the four Webxam Exams.