Biological Analysis Standard 1:
Students will know research protocol and understand how these principles affect the analytic process. They will prepare
chemical and biological agents and perform biological assay consistent with established standards.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
- Students visit a biotechnology lab to observe the processes used in various departments.
- Students prepare an outline describing the steps typical for scientific research.
- Students prepare a slide for microscopic examination consistent with current biotechnology research interests.
Biotechnical Specimen Collection Standard 2:
Students will understand the principles involved in obtaining biotechnology specimens or materials samples. They will
perform routine specimen and material sample collection and prepare samples for testing.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
- During a workplace learning experience, students select a specific testing procedure and prepare a specimen
for testing.
- Students observe the results of a specimen test and prepare a report on the findings.
Biotechnical Material Processing Standard 3:
Students will analyze the purpose and relationship of specific buffers, and reagents to biotechnological procedures.
They will process materials according to standard operating procedures for specific product testing, processing,
and manufacturing.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
- Students prepare an inventory report of the chemicals used in biotechnology processing.
- Students experiment and report on reactions of various chemicals to specific biotechnical processing procedures.
- Students practice the “suiting up” procedure for testing in a cleanroom.
Biotechnical Product Manufacture Standard 4:
Students will evaluate process requirements for the manufacturing of biotechnology exploratory products. They will
prepare equipment and materials and process product samples according to accepted protocol or standard operating
procedures.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
- Students prepare and participate in an ethical debate on a specific exploratory product.
- Students prepare a sample news release on the findings of a specific product research.
Samples of specific activities or tasks that give students the opportunity to demonstrate that they can meet the
standard:
- Students prepare and participate in a debate on current research occurring in a biotechnology lab. The debate
will include discussion on how the public might respond to the results of the research, the kinds of scientific
processes that may be included, and whether the students would like to participate in the research.