AG Biotechnology

What does it mean when you see something labeled “GMO” or “organic” in the grocery store? When you get a “COVID PCR test,” what kind of scientific test do they run with your nose swab? How do we use biology and agriculture to solve the biggest challenges your generation will face? We’ll cover all that and more in Biotechnology. This will be a highly interactive, scientific lab-based course which looks at real-world problems and even realer solutions. Biotechnology will cover topics from gene editing to cloning to oil spill clean ups to global health. Students will be challenged to design their own experiments, collaborate, and use critical thinking. This course is highly recommended for anyone wanting to work in agriculture, human medicine, or biology, or anyone who is interested in problem solving and invention!

Credit: 0.5

Length: (1) Trimester

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: None