This is a two year program designed to provide advanced science preparation for high school students planning on pursuing a college major in a science related field of study. Biotechnology is the physical manipulation of organisms at the molecular level to improve the quality of life. In this high school only program, students will learn foundational scientific knowledge, gain laboratory skills, and participate in authentic research. This college preparatory program develops competencies useful for medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other science based areas of study.

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Biotechnology careers begin with education. For some jobs a high school diploma or GED is enough to get started. Many technical positions require either a certificate, associates degree, or bachelors degree. Practical hands-on skills are required.

• Biotechnology I (120 Hours)

• Biotechnology II (120 Hours)

• AP Biology (120 Hours)

• Survey of Biotechnology (120 Hours)

• Advanced Biotechnology I (120 Hours)

• Advanced Biotechnology II (120 Hours)

• AP Environmental Science (120 Hours)

• Biotechnology Capstone (120 Hours)

Partner high school students may attend tuition free.

• AP Biology Exam

• AP Environmental Science Exam

• Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at:

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Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at:

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PROGRAM TITLE: Environmental Biotechnology
INSTRUCTORS: Sharon Phillips & Madison Carter
TOTAL HOURS: 960