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Bio-Related Technology Chapter 1 Introduction to Bio-Related Technology

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 1 Introduction to Bio-Related Technology

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  1. Bio-Related Technology Chapter 1Introduction to Bio-Related Technology Dr. Nowak

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Introduction • Society is made up of five major institutions • Family • Religion • Education • Government • Economics • All are affected by technology

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Careers in Bio-Related Technology • Factors to consider: • Interests/background • Problem solving abilities • Educational level/desire • Salary expectations • Future of the technological field

  12. 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.

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