WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
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Course Name : Essentials of Biotechnology Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Introduction to Healthcare Science ( 85 %+) AND Honors Biology ( 85 %+)
Description : This is the second course in the Biotechnology pathway . This course introduces students to the broad understanding of the fundamentals of biotechnology and the impact on society . The knowledge and skills in this course provide a basic overview of current trends and careers in biotechnology , with an emphasis on basic laboratory skills , along with the business , regulatory , and ethical aspects of biotechnology .
Course Name : Applications of Biotechnology Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Essentials of Biotechnology ( 85 %+)
Description : This is the third course in the Biotechnology pathway . This course further introduces students to the fundamentals of biotechnology . Included in this course are additional applications and techniques in biotechnology that expand and increase the student ’ s comprehension of how biotechnology utilizes living systems to create products and enhance lives . In addition , laboratory applications learned in this course form the pivotal component distinguishing science theory from application in bioscience , like that of engineering and mathematics . Bioscience and the application of laboratory techniques to the manipulation of living systems is a cornerstone of pharmaceutical , medical device , forensic science , environmental science , agriculture , alternative fuel , and green chemistry . Students who successfully complete this should be prepared to take an End of Pathway Assessment ( EOPA ) to be able to earn an industry-recognized credential .
Hospitality and Tourism
Pathway 1 : Culinary Arts 1st Level - Introduction to Culinary Arts 2nd Level - Culinary Arts I 3rd Level - Culinary Arts II
Pathway 2 : Baking and Pastry 1st Level - Introduction to Culinary Arts 2nd Level - Baking and Pastry I 3rd Level - Baking and Pastry II
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