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Justin Cecil

The Technology of Biology

In the Technology of Biology course, we introduce the basis of Biotechnology application and the ethics involved. The Freshmen are also taught lab safety skills and how to execute protocols for labs. We also work on communication skills, basic lab skills (micropipetting, loading/ running gels, working with microscopes), and building resumes.

Course Glimpse

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In a dark room, ultraviolet light is used to visually see the dyed DNA fragments in Gel Electrophoresis.
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Only using the micro-pipette as a drawing utensil, Biotech 1 Students use their own creativity to make their own Micropipette art as an opportunity show off their skills.
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Learning how to use a Light microscope is beneficial if you want to see small objects on a whole another level. Students will be expected to know all the parts of a light microscope if given a diagram, set it up safely, and able to focus onto specimens without trouble. 
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As a part of the lecture, students will be able to perform the Strawberry DNA Extraction which is a fun, hands-on science experiment. It allows students to visualize and learn about DNA's basic facts and about cell structure. The teacher will encourage students to engage in scientific discussions and analyze results.
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After mastering the ability to use a micropipette, students learn about Gel Electrophoresis, a lab method used to separate DNA molecules based on size and charge! This will be a new introduction to new lab equipment and safety rules. Students will be able to make their own buffer, create their own agarose gel and insert DNA samples. 
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