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Biotechnology

Program Description
Biotechnology is a lab-based program for college-bound students who have a strong interest and ability in science. Students in this program will need to earn two (2) World Languages or Advanced Technology Education credits to meet graduation requirements. Students will participate in scientific exploration with direct and indirect applications to the improvement of the quality of life. The program will include an introduction to techniques used in many biotechnology fields, such as DNA analysis, gene technology, and bioengineering in agriculture. Students in Biotechnology will supplement their study with multiple sciences.

Course Sequence
Standard Operating Procedures Proficiencies
Production of a Recombinant Protein
Pharmaceutical & Agricultural Biotechnology
Protein & DNA Diagnosis

Sample High School Schedule 

   9th Grade  10th Grade  11th Grade  12th Grade
 1 Health/Fitness For Life Requirement Standard Operating Procedures Proficiencies Production of a  Recombinant Protein Pharmaceutical & Agricultural Biotechnology
 2 Fine Arts Requirement Elective Elective Pharmaceutical & Agricultural Biotechnology
 3 Technology Education Requirement Elective  Financial Literacy Protein & DNA Biotechnology
 4 English Requirement English Requirement Science Requirement English Requirement
 5 Math Requirement Math Requirement Math Requirement Math Requirement
 6 Science Requirement Science Requirement English Requirement Elective
 7 History Requirement History Requirement History Requirement  
8 World Language Requirement World Language Requirement  Elective  Elective

 *Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*

Schools with this Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade