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Honors
Genetics and Biotechnology
Course Information
What do crime scene investigations, agriculture, medicine, conservation biology and manufacturing have in common? They have all been revolutionized by biotechnology! Almost every day we read about new developments in the rapidly changing fields of genetics and DNA-based biotechnology. In this course, students will first explore classical genetics and then move onto examining the structure and function of DNA and proteins. With state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, students will analyze DNA fingerprints from a crime scene, genetically transform bacteria and investigate their own DNA!
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Finally, they will survey the applications of biotechnology in many diverse fields and discuss in depth how biotechnology is changing our daily lives and our future. With the decline of traditional manufacturing in North Carolina, biotechnology is positioned to become a vital part of North Carolina’s 21st century economy.
Materials requirements: A $20 per student
consumable materials fee will be invoiced at the start of the
semester. Books and curricular materials on loan from NCSSM
Site requirements: Students must have computer access to Internet in DL classroom and Facilitator assistance to set up labs.
Prerequisites: Completion of Biology I with a B or higher and completion of Algebra II.
Recommended weight: Honors
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