Title: Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture (18308-III)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
  A Note About This Module
  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Applying Biotechnology in Agriculture
  Implement safe laboratory and experimental procedures.
  Conduct an experiment or a research project in agriculture.
  Practice standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to the agricultural biotechnology lab.
  Identify state and federal agencies relevant to one’s chosen research field.
  Research the emergence, evolution, and implications of bioethics associated with AFNR industries.
  Present views on a current bioethics issue in agriculture.
  Analyze a biotechnological innovation.
  Simulate biotechnological innovation.
Applying Biotechnology to Agricultural Species
  Analyze methods of plant breeding.
  Conduct an investigation that incorporates agricultural biotechnology.
  (Optional) Demonstrate cloning methods used in plant science.
  Produce a plant, using tissue culture.
  Analyze gene transfer.
  Recommend biological controls, based on a case study.
  Investigate animal reproductive technologies.
  Conduct an economic analysis of genetically engineered plants or animals vs. traditional crops and breeds.
Examining Food Science
  Explore the use of biotechnology in food science.
  Conduct an experiment with enzyme(s) that are used in the food industry.
  Preserve food.
Applying Biotechnology in Environmental Science
  Investigate the use of bioremediation and biorestoration in environmental management.
  Demonstrate how phytoremediation is used in environmental management.
  Assess air, soil, and water quality.
  Create a bioremediation plan.
Investigating Bioinformatics and Genomics
  Explain gene mapping.
  Investigate applications of genomics in AFNR.
  Analyze genetic sequence data using bioinformatic tools.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  Student Competency Records
  8087 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8087 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8086 8087 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf