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Bio-Related Technology Chapter 1 Introduction to Bio-Related Technology. Dr. Nowak. Summary. This chapter discusses what biotechnology is, providing definitions and a value based perspective. It also provides background information that will lay a foundation for future chapters. Objectives.
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Bio-Related Technology Chapter 1Introduction to Bio-Related Technology Dr. Nowak
Summary • This chapter discusses what biotechnology is, providing definitions and a value based perspective. It also provides background information that will lay a foundation for future chapters.
Objectives • Define bio-related technology. • Provide examples of the ways that bio-related technology affects all our lives. • Identify career fields related to bio-related technology.
Introduction • Society is made up of five major institutions • Family • Religion • Education • Government • Economics • All are affected by technology
Technology Defined • the knowledge used to change various resources into many goods and services used by society • technology is the tools, materials, and processes people use to extend their power to make or do something
The World of Bio-Related Technology • Bio-related technology uses living organisms or their parts to make or modify commercial products. • We discussed the difference between biotechnology and bio-related technology earlier (refer to Definition PowerPoint) • Bio-related technology encompasses biotechnology because it also addresses the actions and impacts of biotechnology.
Bio-Related Technology Defined the practical application of mechanical devices, products, substances, or organisms to improve health or contribute to the harmony between humans and their environment
The Effects of Bio-Related Technology on Our Lives • Numerous factors influence our lives • Critical need for understanding • Examples of need for understanding: • Universal health care • Improved agriculture • Waste disposal • Acid rain • Greenhouse effect
Making Decisions about Bio-Related Technology • Need for a “technologically literate society” • Social/Cultural Values • Political Influences • Environmental Influences • Technological Influences • Economic Influences • Educational Influences
Careers in Bio-Related Technology • Careers in all seven major classifications • Bioengineering • Health care • Materials applications • Regulation and safety • Cultivation of plants and animals • Fuel and chemical production • Waste management and treatment
Careers in Bio-Related Technology • Factors to consider: • Interests/background • Problem solving abilities • Educational level/desire • Salary expectations • Future of the technological field
Sources • Chamberlin, Sean. (2005). Dr. C’s remarkable ocean world. Retrieved September 26, 2005, from http://www.oceansonline.com/gaiaho.htm • Komacek, Stanley A., Lawson, Ann E., and Horton, Andrew C. (1990). Manufacturing technology. Albany, NY. Delmar Publishers, Inc. • Savage, Ernest N., Rossner, Albert G., and Finke, Gary D. (1993). Bio-Related technology. Albany, New York: Delmar Publishers, Inc.