BIOL 427 - Biotechnology for Teachers

Description:
This course will help pre-service teachers develop the necessary skills to construct and perform biological experiments using contemporary biotechnology in the context of educational theory and application. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIOL 321.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Contemplate modern molecular biotechnology theory
Differentiate the importance of different macromolecules to cellular life and development and how this knowledge can be used in biotechnology
Relate molecular biotechnology to everyday life
Discuss moral, ethical, and economic aspects of controversial biotechnology issues
Perform basic biotechnology laboratory exercises

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/01/16