Biotech syllabus
September 27, 2006
1st year Biotechnology pathway course description:
Description:
Biotechnology and Human Genetics (I) is a year-long course, delivered in two modules:
· 1st semester: We will explore possible careers in the field of biotechnology. You will also learn the basic principles and concepts of genetics and genetic engineering techniques.
· 2nd semester: We will continue our learning of standard laboratory techniques and applications of these techniques in real-life science.
The course will consist of class lectures, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, and weekly laboratories.
Prerequisites:
Biotechnology & Human Genetics (I) is an upper level elective course offered to students who have completed 1 year of biology and 1 year of chemistry (may be taken concurrently). This course is the first of the 2-year series in the biotechnology pathway. Students who are interested in learning more about biotechnology and possible careers in the field may be selected to continue on for the second year course in the biotechnology pathway.
Course Outline:
Fall Semester
1. Laboratory safety and career exploration
2. Basic Biochemistry (Review)
3. Basic Cell Biology (Review)
4. Mendelian Genetics
5. DNA Structure
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Pipet and standard laboratory equipment handling
b. Bacteria & Virus (Vector & Plasmid)
c. Gel Electrophoresis
d. Bacterial culture and colony streaking
e. Plasmid preparation
f. Restriction digestion
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: 2 lab exams and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Spring Semester
1. DNA Replication
2. Protein Synthesis
3. Gene Regulation
4. Human Genetics (Diseases)
5. Bioethics (Risk Analysis)
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Ligation (vector and insert)
b. PCR
c. Transformation
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: One midterm and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Rules and Policies:
“You Have the Right to Learn, and I Have the Right to Teach.”
General Rules
In any classroom, rules and policies are created to provide the best and the safest learning environment possible. In addition to following all Galileo and District rules, Ms. Chu’s rules are as follows:
1. Students are to show respect to the teacher and to their fellow students
2. Students should support one another and work together as a team
3. Students are to be on task; no unauthorized experiments or playing with equipment
4. Students are responsible for their own actions at all times
Safety and Behaviors (Parents must read & sign off) X .
Room 103 is used to teach biology and biotechnology all day; therefore, many dangerous pieces of equipment and harmful chemicals are present. For your safety and the safety of others, inappropriate classroom behavior will be dealt with immediately and with harsh consequences. Inappropriate classroom behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Any unauthorized experiment or horseplay in class/lab (Absolutely forbidden)
2. Abuse of classroom property, including equipment, lab materials, books, etc.
3. Excessive talking in class that disrupts or distracts from classroom operations (Constructive discussion of relevant science topics during class time in an orderly manner is welcome.)
4. Disruptive behavior toward others, such as paper throwing, name calling, cursing, picking on students, physical threats, etc.
Equipment & chemical handling (Parents must read & sign off) X
It is important to follow directions on proper handling of equipment and chemicals. All equipments used in biotechnology course are extremely expensive. When a student is found to be responsible for braking equipment (from lack of care), parent conference will be set up and student’s grade may be affected.
Many chemicals used in biotechnology class are harmful if treated improperly. Student must follow instructor’s directions when handling chemicals to avoid contact or accident. Student who shows lack of care when handling chemicals in class will be removed from classroom and parent conference will be set up to discuss dangerous classroom behavior. If no improvement is shown, student will be dropped from the course to ensure the safety of all students and teacher in the class.
Consequences
When an inappropriate behavior is observed, any one or more of the following actions will be taken:
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with student
3. Detention and call to parent/guardian
4. Immediate referral to the dean’s office, call to a parent, and parent-teacher-student conference
Other Important Issues
1. Students are expected to be on time as signified by the bell. Habitual lateness will affect your grades.
2. You have 3 bathroom passes per semester. Use them when it is absolutely necessary.
3. Cheating on exams or copying the work of other students will result in a failing grade and a referral to the dean.
4. Parents must excuse all absences. Work missed due to excused absences can be made up for no penalty within two school days after returning to class. Work missed for unexcused absences (cuts) cannot be made up and will adversely affect grades.
Grading Policies
General Grading Procedures
Students need to keep track of their own grades.Your grade will be based on the total number of points you earned throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the highest total number of points from the two biotechnology classes will be adjusted to 100% and the rest of the students’ grades will be adjusted accordingly as well.
Grading Scale
A 100% to 90 %
B 89% to 80%
C 79% to 70 %
D 69 to 60%
F Below 60%
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are due on the designated “due dates”. Each day that the assignment is late, there will be a 20% penalty subtracted from the total points earned. Example:
· A 30-point assignment due on Wednesday is turned in on Friday. Let’s say you would have received 24 out of 30 points. But since you handed the assignment in 2 days late, you lose 10% each day (20% total), for a revised score of 18 points
· Even if you would have scored a perfect 30 points, the highest possible points you can earn on this late assignment is 24, a C
Extra Credit
There are only three ways to earn extra credit:
1. By correctly answering extra credit questions on exams
2. By turning in extra bathroom passes at the end of each semester (max of 30 points)
3. By participating in the extra credit activities offered throughout the semester
Important: Do not ask me for an extra credit project at the end of the semester to boost your grades. Your effort for this course is evaluated continuously throughout the semester. You will not be given extra credit to pass this class based on one single project.
Tracking Your Grades
You are also responsible for keeping track of your assignments and grades using your assignment log (this should be in the front of your biotechnology binder). Proof is required when there is a discrepancy between your assignment log and my grade book. Without proof, the grades in my grade book will be final.
SPECIAL NOTE:
You are invited to come ask me questions anytime before, during, or after class. I want to know about your progress so I can help you. Please do NOT wait until the last minute to ask questions. I can also schedule meeting time if that is more convenient for you or your parents/guardian. As always, excuses are only excuses; they cannot get you out of responsibilities in life. If you have been successful using excuses to get you out of trouble in the past, do not expect that to work now in my classroom or later when you graduate into the “real world”.
I have read and understand the above policies, and will follow them as a student in this class, for my good and for that of my fellow classmates.
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Home Phone Number
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Biotechnology at Galileo
September 10, 2006
Biotech syllabus
1st year Biotechnology pathway course description:
Description:
Biotechnology and Human Genetics (I) is a year-long course, delivered in two modules:
· 1st semester: We will explore possible careers in the field of biotechnology. You will also learn the basic principles and concepts of genetics and genetic engineering techniques.
· 2nd semester: We will continue our learning of standard laboratory techniques and applications of these techniques in real-life science.
The course will consist of class lectures, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, and weekly laboratories.
Prerequisites:
Biotechnology & Human Genetics (I) is an upper level elective course offered to students who have completed 1 year of biology and 1 year of chemistry (may be taken concurrently). This course is the first of the 2-year series in the biotechnology pathway. Students who are interested in learning more about biotechnology and possible careers in the field may be selected to continue on for the second year course in the biotechnology pathway.
Course Outline:
Fall Semester
1. Laboratory safety and career exploration
2. Basic Biochemistry (Review)
3. Basic Cell Biology (Review)
4. Mendelian Genetics
5. DNA Structure
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Pipet and standard laboratory equipment handling
b. Bacteria & Virus (Vector & Plasmid)
c. Gel Electrophoresis
d. Bacterial culture and colony streaking
e. Plasmid preparation
f. Restriction digestion
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: 2 lab exams and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Spring Semester
1. DNA Replication
2. Protein Synthesis
3. Gene Regulation
4. Human Genetics (Diseases)
5. Bioethics (Risk Analysis)
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Ligation (vector and insert)
b. PCR
c. Transformation
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: One midterm and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Rules and Policies:
“You Have the Right to Learn, and I Have the Right to Teach.”
General Rules
In any classroom, rules and policies are created to provide the best and the safest learning environment possible. In addition to following all Galileo and District rules, Ms. Chu’s rules are as follows:
1. Students are to show respect to the teacher and to their fellow students
2. Students should support one another and work together as a team
3. Students are to be on task; no unauthorized experiments or playing with equipment
4. Students are responsible for their own actions at all times
Safety and Behaviors (Parents must read & sign off) X .
Room 103 is used to teach biology and biotechnology all day; therefore, many dangerous pieces of equipment and harmful chemicals are present. For your safety and the safety of others, inappropriate classroom behavior will be dealt with immediately and with harsh consequences. Inappropriate classroom behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Any unauthorized experiment or horseplay in class/lab (Absolutely forbidden)
2. Abuse of classroom property, including equipment, lab materials, books, etc.
3. Excessive talking in class that disrupts or distracts from classroom operations (Constructive discussion of relevant science topics during class time in an orderly manner is welcome.)
4. Disruptive behavior toward others, such as paper throwing, name calling, cursing, picking on students, physical threats, etc.
Equipment & chemical handling (Parents must read & sign off) X
It is important to follow directions on proper handling of equipment and chemicals. All equipments used in biotechnology course are extremely expensive. When a student is found to be responsible for braking equipment (from lack of care), parent conference will be set up and student’s grade may be affected.
Many chemicals used in biotechnology class are harmful if treated improperly. Student must follow instructor’s directions when handling chemicals to avoid contact or accident. Student who shows lack of care when handling chemicals in class will be removed from classroom and parent conference will be set up to discuss dangerous classroom behavior. If no improvement is shown, student will be dropped from the course to ensure the safety of all students and teacher in the class.
Consequences
When an inappropriate behavior is observed, any one or more of the following actions will be taken:
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with student
3. Detention and call to parent/guardian
4. Immediate referral to the dean’s office, call to a parent, and parent-teacher-student conference
Other Important Issues
1. Students are expected to be on time as signified by the bell. Habitual lateness will affect your grades.
2. You have 3 bathroom passes per semester. Use them when it is absolutely necessary.
3. Cheating on exams or copying the work of other students will result in a failing grade and a referral to the dean.
4. Parents must excuse all absences. Work missed due to excused absences can be made up for no penalty within two school days after returning to class. Work missed for unexcused absences (cuts) cannot be made up and will adversely affect grades.
Grading Policies
General Grading Procedures
Students need to keep track of their own grades.Your grade will be based on the total number of points you earned throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the highest total number of points from the two biotechnology classes will be adjusted to 100% and the rest of the students’ grades will be adjusted accordingly as well.
Grading Scale
A 100% to 90 %
B 89% to 80%
C 79% to 70 %
D 69 to 60%
F Below 60%
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are due on the designated “due dates”. Each day that the assignment is late, there will be a 20% penalty subtracted from the total points earned. Example:
· A 30-point assignment due on Wednesday is turned in on Friday. Let’s say you would have received 24 out of 30 points. But since you handed the assignment in 2 days late, you lose 10% each day (20% total), for a revised score of 18 points
· Even if you would have scored a perfect 30 points, the highest possible points you can earn on this late assignment is 24, a C
Extra Credit
There are only three ways to earn extra credit:
1. By correctly answering extra credit questions on exams
2. By turning in extra bathroom passes at the end of each semester (max of 30 points)
3. By participating in the extra credit activities offered throughout the semester
Important: Do not ask me for an extra credit project at the end of the semester to boost your grades. Your effort for this course is evaluated continuously throughout the semester. You will not be given extra credit to pass this class based on one single project.
Tracking Your Grades
You are also responsible for keeping track of your assignments and grades using your assignment log (this should be in the front of your biotechnology binder). Proof is required when there is a discrepancy between your assignment log and my grade book. Without proof, the grades in my grade book will be final.
SPECIAL NOTE:
You are invited to come ask me questions anytime before, during, or after class. I want to know about your progress so I can help you. Please do NOT wait until the last minute to ask questions. I can also schedule meeting time if that is more convenient for you or your parents/guardian. As always, excuses are only excuses; they cannot get you out of responsibilities in life. If you have been successful using excuses to get you out of trouble in the past, do not expect that to work now in my classroom or later when you graduate into the “real world”.
I have read and understand the above policies, and will follow them as a student in this class, for my good and for that of my fellow classmates.
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Student Name (please print)<o:p></o:p> |
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Parent/Guardian Name (please print)
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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( ) – |
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Home Phone Number
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( ) – |
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Work Phone Number |
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Parent/Guardian’s Comments: *Parent must write in his/her own words to show understanding of safety policies*
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Student Comments: *Student must write in his/her own words to show understanding of safety policies*
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Graduated Cylinder lab
September 5, 2006
Graduated Cylinder Lab
Graduated Cylinder Lab
Hypothesis: When combining two dissimilar liquids at a volume of ten milliliters each, the final volume will be ___.
(more than 20 ml, less than 20 ml’s equal to 20 ml’s)
Procedures:
1) At each lab station are two beakers and a graduated cylinder. Fill one beaker ¾ full with water and practice measuring out 10 ml with the graduated cylinder. Be sure ALL lab partners participate.
2) When your comfortable measuring out the 10ml. show it to the teacher and pour the 10 ml of water into the second beaker. Record in data table.
3) Measure out 10 ml of alcohol into the graduated cylinder in the front of the room.
4) Return to your lab station and pour 10 ml of water from the beaker into the GC. Carefully note any observations and record them and the new volume in your data table.
5) Dispose of liquids in sink and clean up glassware and lab station.
Data Table:
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Alcohol (ml) |
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10ml |
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Observations:
Conclusions:
