Harrells Christian Academy
Course Syllabus
Course Title                        Biotechnology III
Grade Level                        8
Instructor                            Mr. Tony Dunnagan
                                           Agri-science and Biotechnology classroom above gym

                                                919-820-1224 Cell
                                                910-532-4575 ext. 238 School
Required materials:          Pens and pencils, 3-ring Binder, Highlighter, Access to a computer/word processor and internet
Major Course Objectives:
Over the course of duration of the course, students will develop a level of understanding of the importance of three distinct areas.

1. The importance of leadership skills in biotechnology by utilizing the FFA.
2. Understanding the importance of record keeping in personal and professional arenas.
3. Gain an understanding of how biotechnology has evolved and become a part of our daily lives, by adding to the knowledge gained in introduction to Biotechnology and Biotechnology II.

Course Requirement and Grading
                                                Daily class requirements                                               25% of grade

1. Attending class
2. Participating in class discussions
3. Completing homework assignments on time
4. Completing in class quizzes
5. Reading the textbooks
6. Reading other articles and books
7. Viewing videos, slide, DVDs
8. Participating in computer activities
9. Journal

Portfolio Requirements                                                                25% of grade

1. Prepare a 3-5 minute speech on “Urban Agriculture and Agriscience and Technology”.

(First semester), Written copies due November 10, 2008. Speeches will be presented to the class November 11 & 12, 2008
(Year long alternating classes), Written copies due February 10, 2009. Speeches will be presented to the class February 11 &12, 2009.
Formal Test and Evaluation                                          50% of grade

1. End of first eight weeks examination              (25%)
2. End of semester examination                            (25%)
3. Year long alternating class will have exams at the end of each semester

Classroom Policies and Procedures

1. Students are expected to follow all guidelines that are set forth in the student handbook.
2. My style of teaching involves a great deal of interaction between the teacher and students as well as among students in class. Therefore, I will place great emphasis on class participation and a significant portion of your grade will be derived from your willful, intelligent, and active engagement with me and your classmates.
3. All written assignments must include:

Student Name (first and last)
Date
Assignment Title

1. The speech assignment must be typed and double spaced, include an opening paragraph and a closing statement. Students may be asked questions concerning their topic area.

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY III

1. Some elements are common to all Agricultural Education courses and shall be included in each course at the appropriate level. Every school offering Agricultural Education should provide courses, which include the following elements:

 

1. Leadership concepts and skills
The student shall be provided opportunities to:
a. demonstrate skills, characteristics and responsibilities of leaders and effective group members.
b. demonstrate a knowledge of parliamentary procedures and principles.
c. plan and conduct leadership activities.
d. prepare for effective citizenship and participate in a democratic society.

2. Concepts and skills related to successful employment and/or post-secondary training
The student shall be provided the opportunities to:
a. identify employment opportunities and preparation requirements in a chosen field.
b. identify effective methods to secure and terminate employment.
c. demonstrate effective communication skills, both oral and written, and follow through on assigned tasks.
d. demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
e. demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes.
f. understand the importance of taking pride in the quality of work performed.
g. recognize the dignity of work.
h. develop skills in planning and organizing work.
i. apply required methods and sequences when performing tasks.
j. apply principles of time management and work simplification when performing
assigned tasks.
k. identify ethical practices and responsibilities.
l. understand the importance of application and organization policies and procedures.

3. Concepts and skills associated with entrepreneurship
The student shall be provided opportunities to:
a. identify opportunities for business ownership.
b. understand the risk and profit motive factor.
c. understand the elements and advantages of the free enterprise system.
d. explain the role of small business in the free enterprise system.

4. Concepts and skills related to safety and safe working conditions
The student shall be provided the opportunity to identify and apply safe working practices to all training situations.

5. Concepts and skills associated with human relations and personality development
The student shall be provided the opportunity to identify and apply safe working practices to all training situations.
a. understand the importance of maintaining good health and proper appearance for effective job performance.
b. understand oneself and others.
c. exercise self-control.
d. accept and use criticism.
e. recognize basic human relationships as they relate to business success.
f. demonstrate characteristics for successful working relationships.

6. Concepts and skills related to personal and business management
The student shall be provided opportunities to:
a. explain how management assists in reaching personal stress.
b. explain the management process.
c. describe the role of management in controlling stress.
d. identify and understand personal checking accounts.
e. identify and understand personal loan applications.
f. identify and understand different financial institutions.
g. identify the role and functions of business management.
h. understand the lines of authority.
i. identify effective supervisory techniques.

7. Concepts and skills related to supervised agricultural activities
The students shall be provided opportunities to plan and conduct/perform supervised agricultural activities.
a. describe changes in the biotechnology & agriscience research industry.
b. identify ways biotechnology are important today.
c. discuss the types of biotechnology enterprises.
d. describe economic variable affecting the agriscience research enterprise.

1. Concepts and skills related to the application of biotechnology techniques in animal science.  

The student shall be provided with the opportunity to:

1. describe the physiological needs of animals and the function of hormones on animals for both growth and reproduction.
2. investigate the effectiveness of biotechnology on animal health.
3. explain the impact of biotechnology protocol in improving animal breeding.
4. practice advanced biotechnology techniques in animal breeding.
5. examine the process use in cloning animals, including unique difficulties compared to the cloning of plants. 

1. Concepts and skills related to the use of biotechnology in food science and safety.     

The student shall be provided with the opportunity to:

1. investigate the occurrence of food borne pathogens and spoilage organisms.
2. differentiate between various enzyme activities and fermentation processes in the creation and storage of foods.
3. examine the impact of genetic engineering on food quality, preservation and nutrition.
4. develop skills in food preservation and sterilization. 

1. Concepts and skills related to the use of agriscience in the creation of environmental science and preservation.

The student shall be provided with the opportunity to:

1. investigate the use of biological processes for cleaning soil and water.
2. explain the impact of biotechnology in promoting sustainability and preserving genetic diversity / endangered organisms.
3. develop skills in bioremediation and the use of living organisms for improving the environment.

1. Concepts and skills related to the application of biotechnology in medicines and medical techniques.    

The student shall be provided with the opportunity to:

1. understand important agri-medicine vocabulary. 
2. explain the biomedical applications of agriscience products and processes.
3. identify issues and possibilities for the practice of pharming.

1. Concepts and skills related to the analysis of the ethical standing of various agriscience biotechnology techniques. 

The student shall be provided with the opportunity to:

1. evaluate regulatory organizations and issues related agriscience biotechnology products. 
2. explain issues concerning the use of transgenic organisms to improve agricultural productivity.
3. present ethical issues and concerns arising from biotechnology techniques and transgenic organisms in agriscience.

 

 

 

Units of Instruction                                                        Curriculum Resources Needed 

A. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BB01.00 Demonstrate the major components of leadership involved      in successful employment.
BB01.01 Identify leadership qualities desired by the agriscience             biotechnology industry.	Cooper, Elmer L. (2004). Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications (3rd Edition). Albany, NY Delmar Publishers. pp 90-92
BB01.02 Demonstrate leadership in the   biotechnology industry.	Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications (3rd Edition). pp 90-92
BB02.00 Adapt public speaking techniques to address the audience      and purpose of communication.
BB02.01 Describe the major types of speeches and the variables to             be considered when presenting the speeches.	Ricketts, Cliff (1997). Leadership: Personal Development, and Career Success, (1997). pp. 135-55
BB02.02 Use public speaking skills to develop a technical             presentation.	Leadership: Personal Development, and Career Success, (1997). pp. 135-53
BB03.00 Apply Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct business meetings        of biotechnology organizations.
BB03.01 Analyze the role that Roberts Rules of Order plays in             properly disposing of business in a group.	FFA Student Handbook, (2000-2001). National FFA Organization, Alexandria, VA. pp. 57-64
BB03.02 Demonstrate correct usage of parliamentary procedure             abilities (as stated in Robert’s Rules of Order) in a formal discussion..	FFA Student Handbook, (2000-2001). pp. 57-64
B. Supervised Agricultural Experience Program
BB04.00 Design a school-to-work employment plan based upon      career objectives.
BB04.01 Describe the procedures to follow in planning and             implementing a school-to-work employment plan.	Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, (1997), pp. 409-413
BB04.02 Use career objectives that to create an individualized written             school-to-work employment plan.	Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success, (1997), pp. 409-413
BB05.00 Develop a financial record system for use in the agriscience      biotechnology industry.
BB05.01 Identify the elements of a standard financial statement.	Moore, Dr. Gary, (2000-2001). Supervised Agricultural Experience Program Record Book, Agricultural & Extension Education, Box 7607, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 Telephone: 919-515-1756
BB05.02 Use the principles of accounting to develop a financial             statement for an experimental SAE.	Supervised Agricultural Experience Program Record Book (2000- 2001)

F. ANIMAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BB11.00 Examine biological processes in animal science related to      biotechnology.
BB11.01 Summarize the physiological needs of animals for growth             and reproduction.	Modern Livestock & Poultry 7th Edition, James R. Gillespie  Thomson Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NC 12065
BB11.02 Analyze the impact of biotechnology on animal disease             prevention, diagnosis, and management.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 146-149
BB11.03 Discuss the role of genetic engineering and biotechnology             techniques on improving animal breeding.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 203-222
BB11.04 Evaluate the function of hormones in animal growth and body regulation.	Modern Livestock & Poultry 7th Edition
BB12.00 Perform biotechnology protocol related to animal science.
BB12.01 Practice biotechnology techniques utilized in animal             breeding.	Biotechnology for Plants, Animals, and the Environment 2nd Edition   pp. 261-215
BB12.02 Trace the process of cloning in animals.	Biotechnology for Plants, Animals, and the Environment 2nd Edition   pp. 231-251
G. FOOD SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BB13.00 Examine techniques and biological processes in food      science related to biotechnology.
BB13.01 Explore food borne pathogens and spoilage organisms in             relation to agricultural biotechnology.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 285
BB13.02 Summarize enzyme activities and fermentation processes             that are useful in the food processing industry.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 291-293
BB13.03 Discuss the impact of genetic engineering on food             preservation, food quality, and nutritional value.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 277-295
BB13.04 Demonstrate proper food preservation and sterilization             techniques.	Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II Supplemental Guide
H. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY
BB14.00 Examine techniques and biological process in            environmental science related to biotechnology.
BB14.01 Summarize the use of biotechnology applications in the field             of environmental science.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 299-317
BB14.02 Describe the impact of biotechnology on sustainability.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 150 & 196
BB14.03 Use scientific principles to conduct a simple experiment in             contained bioremediation.	Biotechnology for Plants, Animals, and the Environment 2nd Edition   pp. 315-361
I. BIOTECHNOLOGY & AGRIMEDICINE
BB15.00 Explain biotechnology concepts related to agrimedicine and         “pharming”.
BB15.01 Define vocabulary related to agrimedicine and             biotechnology.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 255-257
BB15.02 Outline biomedical applications of agricultural products and             processes.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 271
BB15.03 Discuss the practice of “pharming” and the creation of             genetically altered organisms to produce medical substances.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 256-271
BB15.04 Conduct a basic experiment in the area of agrimedicine.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 274-277
J. BIOTECHNOLOGY ETHICS
BB16.00 Discuss ethical and practical issues surrounding       biotechnology.
BB16.01 Discuss regulatory organizations and issues concerning             genetically modified organisms.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 323-340
BB16.02 Examine ethical issues concerning the use of genetic             manipulation to improve the agricultural productivity of living             organisms.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 348-355
BB16.03 Critique ethical issues arising from the use of biotechnology             and genetic engineering techniques in human health care.	Introduction to Biotechnology: An Agricultural Revolution pp 347-360