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MCHS Biomed/Biotech Program and Center. Timeline. Overarching Program Goal . To increase the number of students surpassing the minimum science requirement. More access. Provide more students with access to course programs All 9 th graders take Biology
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Overarching Program Goal To increase the number of students surpassing the minimum science requirement
More access Provide more students with access to course programs All 9th graders take Biology • “School-to-Career” Biomed/Biotech Program Introduction in the 9th grade • Students may enter program at any time
Independent Work Create a more flexible use of time • Independent research programs • Internships • Biotech, Medical, Veterinary, Pharmacy
Relevant and Meaningful Curriculum • New Curriculum: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Biotech • New Equipment
Curriculum for Biology 1-2 including the new units/Benchmark Labs: Oil Eating Microbes Forensic Science and DNA Fingerprinting Cloning: Secrets of the Rainforest Pharmaceutical Development: ELISA Drug Resistant Microbes
Curriculum Addition for Chemistry Pharmacology Drug Abuse Drug Testing
Overarching Program Goal To attract and retain students who are traditionally underrepresented in advanced science courses. • All Students take Biology 1-2 • Personal interactions with teacher • Mandatory Tutoring
Advanced Learning Increase advanced science learning opportunities • Human Biology, Chemistry, Biotech • Internships • Professional Development for teachers: • TSRI Scholars Program • PLNU Perspectives on Science • Pharmacology in Education
Aspects of Curriculum Develop students’ skills for life such as: • Critical Thinking • Writing 3. Teamwork 4. Technology proficiency
Aspects of Curriculum Promote the exploration of science in a deeper way by students taking a more active role in their learning. • Units focus on real-world situations and how students can solve problems
· Forensic Science and Scientific Research · Cell Biology · Biochemistry · Infectious Disease, Immunology · DNA, Genetics, Genetic Disease · Biotechnology (Genetic Engineering, PCR, ELISA) · Ethics · Body Systems (Anatomy and Physiology) Pharmacology (Create units with Chemistry) Human Biology Curriculum
Human Biology • Articulation with Community Colleges’ Biotechnology Programs • Mira Costa Community College • Miramar Community College
New Advanced Curriculum • Senior-level Biomed/Biotech Course offered Fall ‘05 in remodeled lab • Input from Advisory Committee (Research, Industry partners and Articulated College programs)
Course sequence • 4-year course sequence • Can take Bio 132 at Miramar College as a senior
Student Experiences • Jillian Sherman
Cross-Curricular Collaboration • Ideas for projects • Controversial Issue speech/papers • Technical Reading/Writing • Bio-statistics