Course

10007110 Biotechnology Applications
Course Information
Description
Provides a broad introduction to biotechnology including the scientific basis of the technologies and their historical development with an emphasis on current applications in the areas of agriculture, medicine, forensics and the environment.
Total Credits
1
Course Outcomes
  1. Assess the impact of biotechnology on our lives
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Written Product, and/or Presentation
    Criteria
    Define “biotechnology”
    Identify five biotechnical activities and the science behind them
    Identify four examples where biotechnology made an impact historically
    Explore ethical dimensions of at least two biotechnology applications

  2. Explore the types of companies in Wisconsin using biotechnologies
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Written Product, and/or Presentation
    Criteria
    Describe 10 Wisconsin companies and their major products or processes using biotechnologies
    Description includes the location and concentration of companies within the state

  3. Analyze the breadth of biotechnology as an enabling technology for many industry sectors
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Written Product, and/or Presentation
    Criteria
    Description includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the medical field
    Description includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the field of environmental science
    Description includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the field of agriculture
    Description explains four instances or companies in which biotechnology is used to aid in identification of samples (including forensics)

  4. Explore the job market within biotechnology
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Written Product, and/or Presentation
    Criteria
    Describe at least two biotechnology jobs available and the type of work involved
    Explain the requirements of the job, such as education and employment skills (computer literacy, verbal and written communication, and the ability to work collaboratively)
    Summarize future trends within biotechnology