St. Georges Technical High School
Instructor: Mr. Mauger
Phone: 302-449-3675
Course: Biotechnology - Level 2 (11 th grade)
Room: 130
E-mail: russell.mauger@nccvt.k12.de.us Planning Period: 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Description:
Level 2
This is the intermediate course in the Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician pathway. Students will study production of recombinant DNA products, steps in bringing a biotechnology product to market, plant biology, biotechnology applications in agriculture and medicine, the DNA replication process, advanced biotechnology techniques, accurate and precise laboratory operations/experiments, including use and maintenance of equipment and data recording, and employment skills in accordance with Bioscience and Agricultural Biotechnology Skills Standards. This course will provide the foundation for the learning of more advanced skills in the level III course, Co-op, or a dual enrollment college course in the student’s senior year.
Course Goal(s):
Level 2
After completing this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of production of recombinant DNA products, steps in bringing a biotechnology product to market, plant biotechnology, biotechnology applications in agriculture and medicine, the
DNA replication process, advanced biotechnology techniques, accurate and precise laboratory operations/experiments, including use and maintenance of equipment and data recording, and employment skills through both classroom and practical hands on experience.
Course Objective(s):
Level 2
Students will be able to, in accordance with Bioscience and Agricultural Biotechnology Skills Standards set by the Education
Development Center, Inc. and FFA Foundation, Inc.:
 Produce recombinant DNA products.
 Discuss the steps to be followed in bringing a biotechnology product to market.
 Discuss the importance of plant biotechnology.
 Discuss current biotechnological applications in medicine and agriculture.
 Perform laboratory operations in a safe and accurate manner according to industry standards.
 Record data accurately and precisely.
 Identify required employment skills and discuss their importance.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING:
Students will need to purchase a few items to work in the career area:
 2 or 3 three ring binders for your Handouts & Notes (classroom notebook)
 Scientific notebook (i.e. composition book)
 Blue/black pen
 Scientific calculator (the same one you have for math)
 Colored pencil set (at least 5 colors)
 Safety glasses (1 st pair is free – replacement will be $3.00)
 Combination lock or key lock
GRADING POLICY:
There will be grades on two major areas: Formative Assessments and Summative Assessments. Each area of the student’s work will be graded as follows:
Summative (70%) – Total student performance on major task list items related to the academic/theory performance (tests/quizzes, projects), skill performance activities that exemplify the student’s practical knowledge of their career training (labs and lab reports) and employability parameters (see attached form),
Formative (30%) – Oral presentations, class work, homework and online research reports will be used to assess students academic performance in the career program.
Mid Term Exam (10%)
Final Exam (10%)
* Note-- as a district requirement, full year courses will count for 80% (20% each marking period) for the student’s course grade. The mid term 10% and final exam 10% will count as 20% of the total course grade.

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ATTENDANCE and LATENESS:
Regular attendance and punctuality are critical. A student will be considered late if they are not seated when the bell rings. All housekeeping should be completed before the bell rings. If a student is late or absent from school, he or she must call the attendance monitor and the career instructor to notify each person of the absence to receive partial employability points towards the employability grade.
CONSEQUENCES: Early in the school year I will establish classroom and career area procedures related to how I will conduct my classroom. After the expectations have been established, I will use the following method to correct my student’s misbehavior.
Although I will make multiple attempts to resolve issues in my classroom, at some point I will use the following procedure.
1 st offense = Verbal warning (if the violation is serious or deemed by the instructor to be a safety violation, a referral to the student advisor will occur).
2 nd Offense = Verbal warning and a phone call to parent/guardian (if the violation is serious or deemed by the instructor to be a safety violation, a referral to the student advisor will occur).
3 rd offense = Written referral to the student advisor and a phone call to the parent/guardian. Consequence(s) will be decided at the discretion of the student advisor.
CO-OPERATIVE EMPLOYMENT, EXTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT:
As an integral part of the vocational and technical training experience, cooperative employment or related externships are a critical part of the senior student training experience. This experience broadens the students training in addition to providing them with valuable “real world” work opportunities required to complete this career training program. It is highly recommended that all
students participate in these experiences during their senior year. Typically, at the end of the junior school year, the students are ready for the co-op experience.
MAKE-UP & LATE WORK POLICY:
An excused absence is an absence for which parents note or documentation is provided. Following such an absence, the student will be allowed to make up all work missed, to take tests which were missed, and to submit any assignments which became due during the absence. The time allowance for taking tests or turning in assignments shall be equal to the number of school days or number of class meetings missed due to the excused absence. A teacher may extend the time allowance for making up work missed if the specific circumstances of the situation merit such action. The time allowances should not exceed more than double the days the student was absent. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INITIATING MAKE-UP WORK AND TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS RESTS WITH THE
STUDENT.
GRADES:
Students should be familiar with the Student Handbook for grading ranges (A, B, C, D, and failure). Failure to hand in any assignment will result in a zero (0). An assignment handed in late will result in a 50% reduction in the assignment grade. For example: Jim hands in an assignment 2 days late. The grade given to the assignment was 84%. But because the assignment was late, Jim’s grade in will be 42%. BOTTOM LINE – HAND IN YOUR WORK ON TIME!!!
EXTRA HELP SESSIONS:
If a student’s grades are below an 80% in any class, it is highly recommended that the student stay after school for Extra Help with that instructor. The student needing extra help must arrange in advance the date and time they will be staying for extra help with
the teacher. If there is a scheduling conflict, the student, teacher or counselor can arrange help with another instructor. Saturday
Academy is available from 8-11am and Tuesday or Thursday buses are available at 4:00pm for students that stay for extra help sessions.
ACCEPTANCE OF STANDARDS:
This course syllabus is to be signed by each student and their parents/guardians to ensure that everyone understands the expectations for the course. If there are any questions or concerns, please call or email me at the contact information above. The continued cooperation of the student, parents, and the instructor is vital to the success of each student.
I, __________________________, have read through the course requirements, course outline, and classroom procedures. I agree to
Student Name (Print) follow all class rules and procedures. I agree to bring my required materials and covered textbook to class everyday. I agree to try my best and to come to class each day ready to learn.
________________________________ _________
Student Signature Date

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I, __________________________ have read through the course requirements, course outline, and classroom procedures. I agree to
Student Name (Print) help my son/daughter obtain the required materials needed for the class. I agree to help my son/daughter to do their very best in this class and to encourage them to succeed.
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Parent Signature Date
Note: I find it much quicker, time wise, to respond to email than by phone but I will respond either way. Your child’s success is very important to me and communication is the primary key to success. I am looking forward to a great school year!