Advanced Biotechnology Techniques Workshop for High School
Teachers: Beyond the Basics
Workshop Dates
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June 28th and 29th
Workshop Site
Austin Community College, Eastview Campus, Biotechnology/MLT Laboratory Room 9101
Purpose: To host and conduct professional development workshops in advanced biotechnology
techniques for high school educators to:
• Learn about the tools, foundational science, and applications of biotechnology;
• Encourage student interest in relevant science, technology, and careers;
• Support the new CTE Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Advanced Biotechnology in
alignment with ACC Articulated Biology 1414, Introduction to Biotechnology
Workshop Participant Benefits
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Professional Development Certificate by ACC Biotechnology Program
Access to literature, curriculum and media materials from Texas Education Agency and ACC
Biotechnology High School Outreach Program
Workshop Objectives
 Workshop participants should learn:
o Advanced Biotechnology Techniques.
o Effective methods for teaching these scientific concepts and laboratory techniques in
the classroom
o Effective strategies for integrating workshop materials into participants courses
o Hands-on laboratory activities that illustrate concepts (if applicable)
o Applications of the techniques and technologies related to the chosen topic (if
appropriate)
o Societal issues raised by the technologies (if applicable)
Workshop Instructional Team:
 Angela Wheller ACC Biotechnology Faculty: Lecture, lead discussion and wet labs
 Jennifer Lazare, High School Master Biotechnology Teacher, ACC Adjunct Faculty: assist
with wet labs, demonstrate activities, and provide pedagogy and practical information on how
to implement biotechnology in the classroom
Workshop Content: Based on Texas Education Agency Biotechnology Teacher Training Materials and
ACC Introduction to Biotechnology Course. Instructors will blend lecture/discussions with hands-on
activities (wet and dry labs and pedagogically useful web sites).
Topics
 Biomanufacturing
 Therapeutic Proteins
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Using bioinformatics in protein design
Protein Structure and Function
Research and Development in Bioprocessing
Advanced Biotechnology Wet Lab Skills:
 Protein Purification: Colum Chromatography
 Protein Quantification: SDS Page
 Use of UV spectrophotometer
 Running Vertical Protein Gels for Analysis
 Classroom preparation for wet labs
Schedule of Events
Day 1
Biotech Adv
Background
Lecture/Discussions
Demo/Student
Activities
Available for
practice or
sampling
Lab
Lab Materials
Biomanufacturing
Therapeutic Proteins
The story of insulin
Folding Proteins
N/A
9:00-12:00
GFP Purification
Virtual
Chromatography
pre-lab
12:00-1:00
Column
Chromatography
Green
Fluorescent
Protein
Chromatography
Kit
166-0005EDU
LUNCH
GFP Quantification
Virtual SDS pre-lab
Careers in
Biomanufacturing
ATEP Tech Park
1:00-4:00
SDS PAGE
UV
Spectrophotometer
pGLO Kit SDSPAGE Extension
166-0013EDU
N/A
Day 2
Biotech Adv
Background
Lecture/Discussions
Demo/Student
Activities Available
for practice or
sampling
Wet Lab
Lab Materials
Noon to 4:00
Protein
Quantification for
R&D
The best fit line.
What does it mean?
Spectrophotometer
Got Protein?
Kit
166-2900EDU
Biofuel Enzymes
Enzymes and
Biotechnology
Enzyme Reactions
Demo
Noon to 4:00
Biofuel Research
Enzyme Kinetics
Biofuel
Enzyme Kit
166-5035EDU