Title: Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (18308-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Exploring Foundations in Biotechnology
  Define biotechnology.
  Trace developments and applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
  Describe how biotechnology is used in other disciplines.
  Research careers related to biotechnology.
Preparing for Biotechnology Experiences
  Demonstrate safe lab procedures.
  Implement safe lab and experimental procedures.
  Demonstrate standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the agricultural biotechnology lab.
  Employ the scientific method and/or the technological/engineering method to solve biotechnology problems.
  Record data from lab activities.
  Analyze data generated from lab activities.
  Complete an agriscience fair application.
Introducing Macromolecules
  Explain the structure and cellular function of biological macromolecules.
  Analyze how biological macromolecules are detected and manipulated using biotechnological tools.
  Explain nucleic acids.
  Explain proteins.
  Describe the characteristics and functions of enzymes and the biotechnological processes used to produce enzymes.
  Model a biochemical pathway that includes enzymes.
  Explain the function of carbohydrates and their role in biotechnology applications.
  Explain the function of lipids and their role in biotechnology applications.
Exploring Lab Applications Using Proteins
  Explain antibodies.
  Use antibodies to detect and quantify antigens.
  Perform separation and purification of macromolecules.
Exploring Biotechnology in Environmental Science
  Explain how environmental quality management affects society.
  (Optional) Investigate the purpose and design of biological treatment systems.
  Describe a bioremediation and biorestoration system.
Applying Biotechnology to Agricultural Species
  Describe procedures used in tissue culture.
  Identify microbial applications in agriculture and the environment.
  Summarize the role of biotechnology in plant and/or animal modification.
  Explore the factors that jeopardize food safety.
  Examine advances of biotechnology in food science.
Exploring Bioprocessing
  Define bioprocessing.
  Describe the process of industrial fermentation.
  (Optional) Research products generated from bioprocessing.
  Describe genetic engineering applications used in bioprocessing.
  (Optional) Demonstrate an application using microorganisms and their enzymes in bioprocessing.
  (Optional) Identify bioprocessing systems.
Investigating Genome Sciences
  Define genomics.
  Develop a timeline of milestones in genomics.
  Describe the importance of the genetic information contained in DNA.
  Demonstrate techniques for DNA extraction.
  Demonstrate the use of basic instrumentation in DNA analysis.
  Explain gene therapy.
  Explain the importance of bioinformatics.
  Describe the relationship between reproduction and genetic improvement.
  Describe current technologies for genetic modification of plants, animals, and microbes.
Examining the Role of Biotechnology in Veterinary and Medical Sciences
  Outline the contributions of plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology to medicine.
  Describe the ethical, legal, and social effects of biomedicine.
  (Optional) Explain vaccine (immunology) research and development.
  (Optional) Identify emerging healthcare technologies.
  (Optional) Explain the applications of genomics in pharmacology.
  (Optional) Describe the effects of biotechnology on preventive health care.
Investigating Forensics
  Define forensic science.
  Describe situations in which forensic science can be used in agriculture.
  Describe situations in which forensic biology can be used.
Understanding Bioengineering
  Define bioengineering.
  Identify uses of nanobiotechnology.
  Describe how bioengineering can affect food security.
  Research a bioengineering solution to an agricultural and/or environmental problem.
Examining Social Aspects and Ethics of Biotechnology
  Define bioethics.
  Analyze the effects of biotechnology in agriculture.
  Differentiate among ethical principles and legal issues as they relate to biotechnology.
  Research regulations related to biotechnology in agriculture.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8085_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2023.xlsx
  8085 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8085 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information