TEA Introduction to Biotechnology Project
The Texas Education Agency and Austin Community College Biotechnology Program have collaborated to offer a professional development opportunity for high school science, health science, agriculture, and STEM Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers in the state of Texas. The training includes the cutting edge in biotechnology information and discoveries, through Project Share. More details will be published when the project goes on-line. The project Share course will be required for teachers that want to teach the Advanced Biotechnology course.
We are looking at presenting at two state meetings in July and hosting a two-day basic training and three-day advanced training in June in Austin. More details will be posted as they are confirmed.
Podcasts
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Module 1 Podcast
Biotechnology Basics |
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Module 2 Podcast
Application of DNA Technology |
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Module 3 Podcast
Biotechnology Oppurtunities |
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Module 4 Podcast
Agricultural Biotechnology |
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Module 5 Podcast
Medical Biotechnology
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TEA Biotechnology Teacher Training Workshops
Basic Skills - June 13, 14, and 15
Advanced Skills - June 28, 29
Anderson High School
8401 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759
Registration information is located at: http://continue.austincc.edu/choices/acctech/
Hotel information
To register it will cost $245/student ($8 tuition * 24 hours + $50 CE Fee + $3 Insurance Fee)
Basic Skills Workshop:
This workshop is 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
DNA structure and function
Introduction to gene expression and gene regulation
Protein structure and function and their relationship to specific phenotypes/traits
Restriction enzymes, their role in recombinant DNA technology, and restriction analysis of DNA
Transformation of E. coli
Molecular biology of gene cloning
Current commercial applications of biotechnology
Societal issues related to applications of biotechnology, including one or more of the following:
genetically engineered plants, stem cell research and ramifications of the Human Genome Project
Biotechnology careers and their education requirements.
Basic Biotechnology Wet Lab Skills:
Proper use, maintenance and troubleshooting of biotechnology tools/equipment: micropipette, electrophoresis apparatus, thermocycler
Safely growing, storing and disposing of E. coli in the lab; proper handling of cultures and
Making solutions and media needed for classroom experiments
Preparing, handling, and staining agarose gels
Classroom preparation for wet labs
It will cost $181/student ($8 tuition * 16 hours + $50 CE Fee + $3 Insurance Fee).
Advanced Skills Workshop
This workshop is 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). It will build on the information from the Biotech Basic Workshop.
Topics
DNA structure and function
Introduction to gene expression and gene regulation
Protein structure and function and their relationship to specific phenotypes/traits
Restriction enzymes, their role in recombinant DNA technology, and restriction analysis of DNA
Transformation of E. coli
Molecular biology of gene cloning
Current commercial applications of biotechnology
Societal issues related to applications of biotechnology, including one or more of the following: genetically engineered plants, stem cell research and ramifications of the Human Genome Project
Biotechnology careers and their education requirements.
Advanced Biotechnology Wet Lab Skills: Real Time PCR, Western Blot (SDS), Protein Purification
For directions we recommend you use mapquest, yahoo maps, or google to get the most accurate information. The closest airport is the Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
