Biotechnology

Biotechnology CPU

Introduction
Featured Careers
Skill Development
What's Included
Ordering Information
CPU Objectives

Biotechnology is defined as “using biological processes to help meet the needs of humans.” The Biotechnology CPU explains how biotechnology affects our lives on a daily basis, the industry it has created, and the range of careers available in the field. Ethical and legal issues are also discussed, encouraging critical thinking skills and introspection.

Featured Careers

Biochemists and biophysicists
Water and wastewater treatment manager
Biological scientist
Chemical lab technician

Skill Development

Technology Skills

Career and occupational outlook
Academic requirements
Cells and cell processes
Chromosome function
DNA
Human genome project
Gene technology
Electrophoresis
Heredity
Microorganisms

Academic Skills

Biology
Anatomy and physiology
Health science
Ethics
History of technology
Reading
Writing
Model building
Teamwork
Problem solving
Resource allocation
Technological literacy
TSA event alignment
HOSA event alignment
FFA event alignment

What's Included

Applied Technologies Biotechnology courseware CD
Applied Technologies Biotechnology Student Guide
Genetics multimedia software
Cell making model kit
Strawberry DNA extraction kit
DNA model kit
Miscellaneous materials and consumables
Instructor's Overview
Media Cruiser

Ordering Information

Biotechnology - CCA1031
CPU Objectives

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