MCHS Biomed/Biotech Program and Center

Timeline YearPlanningImplement Biology (None Officially) Human Biology ChemistryBiology Biotech Human Biology Chemistry Biotech Other courses

Overarching Program Goal To increase the number of students surpassing the minimum science requirement 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 –“School-to-Career” Biomed/Biotech Program Introduction in the 9 th grade –Students may enter program at any time

Independent Work Create a more flexible use of time Independent research programsIndependent research programs InternshipsInternships Biotech, Medical, Veterinary, PharmacyBiotech, Medical, Veterinary, Pharmacy

Relevant and Meaningful Curriculum New Curriculum: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, BiotechNew Curriculum: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Biotech New EquipmentNew 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 ProgramTSRI Scholars Program PLNU Perspectives on SciencePLNU Perspectives on Science Pharmacology in EducationPharmacology in Education

Aspects of Curriculum Develop students’ skills for life such as: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Writing 3. Teamwork 4. Technology proficiency

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 Aspects of Curriculum

Human Biology Curriculum · 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)Pharmacology (Create units with Chemistry)

Articulation with Community Colleges’ Biotechnology ProgramsArticulation with Community Colleges’ Biotechnology Programs –Mira Costa Community College –Miramar Community College Human Biology

New Advanced Curriculum Senior-level Biomed/Biotech CourseSenior-level Biomed/Biotech Course offered Fall ‘05 in remodeled lab Input from Advisory Committee (Research, Industry partners and Articulated College programs)Input from Advisory Committee (Research, Industry partners and Articulated College programs)

Course sequence 4-year course sequence4-year course sequence4-year course sequence4-year course sequence Can take Bio 132 at Miramar College as a seniorCan take Bio 132 at Miramar College as a senior

Student Experiences Jillian ShermanJillian Sherman

Cross-Curricular Collaboration Ideas for projectsIdeas for projects Controversial Issue speech/papersControversial Issue speech/papers Technical Reading/WritingTechnical Reading/Writing Bio-statisticsBio-statistics