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BIOTECHNOLOGY
Syllabus

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Course Description/Overview
An

introduction to biotechnology

including

career exploration
history and applications of DNA/RNA
technology
molecular biology,
bioethics, and
laboratory safety practices.

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Course Outline:
Semester

AMGEN

Biotech
Experience

Case

Studies

Semester

Coastal

Marine
Biolab Protocol

Case

Studies

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BIOTECHNOLOGY LABS.
Many

of the labs in biotechnology are

either difficult or impossible to conduct
in 50 minute periods.

Therefore,

we will occasionally extend

class for 20-25 minutes beyond the 50
minute period.

You cannot receive full credit for labs if

you fail to attend the entire lab session.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY LABS.
This

will not occur often, but anticipate

extended labs about once per month.

Announcements

will be made in advance. If

you know of conflicts, please notify me in
advance and we will work with individual
situations.

There

are times that we have to meet on a

Saturday to complete a lab activity. Your
commitment is highly expected in this course.

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Course Materials

Daugherty, Ellyn. Biotechnology: science for the new

millennium. St. Paul, MN: Paradigm Publishers, 2012.
Print.

Pens and pencils

Notebook

3 ring binder with 5 Dividers and loose leaf notebook

paper

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skloot

reading assignment

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Course Policies:

In all facets of the course we will be working to develop the following

21st century skills:

-Professionalism: Students will display a high degree of honor and

integrity, citizenship and responsibility. These qualities may be
evidenced by proper dress, work ethic, promptness, attendance,
respect and leadership.

-Technology Literacy: Students will be able to use digital

technology, communication tools, and/or networks appropriately to
solve information problems in order to function in an information
society.

-Collaborative Skills: Students will be able to work with staff,

faculty, community members, and peers. Team members should
discuss and work toward what they hope to accomplish to meet
individual and group goals.

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Course Policies:

-Critical and Inventive Thinking: Students will

display flexible, creative, and critical thinking in order to
produce innovative works. Thinking must demonstrate
resourcefulness, persistence, curiosity, and risk taking.

-Content Knowledge and Application: Students will

be able to demonstrate proper use of the content as
directed by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
to apply the knowledge gained from the class and the
projects assigned.

-Communication: Students will be able to speak and

write with an awareness of audience and purpose.

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Grading and Evaluation
Methods:

Each grading period will carry the same types of

grades:

Classwork/Homework 20%

Tests (quiz, unit test, final exam) 20%

Projects/Laboratory activities & Lab report 60%

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Grade Scale

A+ = 97.50-100.00

C+ = 77.50-79.49

A = 92.50-97.49

C = 72.50-76.49

A- = 89.50-91.49

C- = 69.50-71.49

B+ = 87.50-89.49

D+ = 67.50-69.49

B = 82.50- 86.49

D = 61.50-67.49

B- = 79.50-81.49

D- =59.50-61.49

F = 0.00-59.49

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Attendance/Late Work:
The

materials for this course will be

available online. Only excused
absences will be accepted as reason for
missing a deadline. A doctors note is
needed.

Any

assignment that is not turned in by

its deadline will be given a zero credit.

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Cheating:
Giving

or receiving answers and copying (from

a student, internet source, or text) are
considered cheating.

Cheating

results in an automatic 0 on the

assignment.

In addition, the parent/guardian will be

notified and the student(s) will receive a
detention.

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Course Procedures:
Labs:
We

will do labs as much as possible. Students

must pass the lab safety test and return their
safety contract signed by a parent or guardian
to be able to participate in lab activities.

Failure

to follow safety procedures (i.e.

wearing safety goggles at all times) will result
in a student losing their lab privileges.

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Course Procedures:
Notebook

and Binder:

All

notes (in Cornell format) will be

written and kept in a notebook.

All

other handouts, homework, and

class work can be hole-punched and
organized neatly with dividers in a 3
ring binder.

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Course Procedures:
Chapter/Unit

Tests:

Most

Units will take place over the

course of 4 weeks (give or take 1
week).

Unit

Tests will be given at the end

of a unit.

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Course Procedures:
Homework:
Students

should expect to have

homework most nights.

Homework
Therefore,

is the time for practice.

THERE IS NO REASON TO
COPY. COPIED WORK will be given a
grade of 0.

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Course Calendar:

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Course Calendar:

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Office Hours Policy:
In

college, your professors will typically hold

limited drop-in office hours and it will be up
to you to arrange time to meet.

Therefore,

in 12th grade Biotechnology, it is

your responsibility to email your instructors to
set up an appointment.

No-shows

to an appointment you scheduled

will result in 2 demerits

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Office Hours Policy:
I

expect you to behave as young adults

and professional scientists. The
consequences above result from your
CHOICE not to follow the rules. You are
in control of your behavior & education.

Additional

Information:

May P. Penarroyo
mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com

Tel. # 818-896-7461 loc. 7923

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Parent sign this part:

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Rigorous Contract
Please

read and sign the form.

Parent needs to sign the form, too.

Form

is due tomorrow.

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Book check-out
See

Mr. Garrido to check out

a home copy of your
textbook.

The

book is intended for you

to use as reference to help
you complete assignment.