10007110Biotechnology 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 Competencies
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Assess the impact of biotechnology on our livesAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Written Product, and/or PresentationCriteriaDefine “biotechnology”Identify five biotechnical activities and the science behind themIdentify four examples where biotechnology made an impact historicallyExplore ethical dimensions of at least two biotechnology applications
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Explore the types of companies in Wisconsin using biotechnologiesAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Written Product, and/or PresentationCriteriaDescribe 10 Wisconsin companies and their major products or processes using biotechnologiesDescription includes the location and concentration of companies within the state
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Analyze the breadth of biotechnology as an enabling technology for many industry sectorsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Written Product, and/or PresentationCriteriaDescription includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the medical fieldDescription includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the field of environmental scienceDescription includes four instances or companies in which biotechnology has impacted the field of agricultureDescription explains four instances or companies in which biotechnology is used to aid in identification of samples (including forensics)
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Explore the job market within biotechnologyAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Written Product, and/or PresentationCriteriaDescribe at least two biotechnology jobs available and the type of work involvedExplain 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