Biotechnology
If you love doing labs, Biotechnology is the class for you. We offer 2 levels of Biotechnology: Biotech 1 and Biotech 2. Biotech 2 can only be taken after completing Biotech 1. Each class spends 90% of their time in the lab working with over $50,000 of biotech equipment. Biotech covers the use of living organisms and products in medicine, engineering, and technology such as genetic engineering. Here are some reasons to take Biotechnology:
Recommended for: 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisite: C or higher in biology
Meets UC/CSU requirement: (d) Lab Science: Life
- Extremely lab based
- Uses cutting edge technology
- Prepares you to work in a lab research setting
- In lab 4 or more days per week
- ROP certificate can be earned
Recommended for: 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisite: C or higher in biology
Meets UC/CSU requirement: (d) Lab Science: Life