This is a two year program designed to provide advanced science preparation for high school students planning on pursuing a college major in a science related field of study. Biotechnology is the physical manipulation of organisms at the molecular level to improve the quality of life. In this high school only program, students will learn foundational scientific knowledge, gain laboratory skills, and participate in authentic research. This college preparatory program develops competencies useful for medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and other science based areas of study.

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Biotechnology careers begin with education. For some jobs a high school diploma or GED is enough to get started. Many technical positions require either a certificate, associates degree, or bachelors degree. Practical hands-on skills are required.

• Biotechnology I (120 Hours)

• Biotechnology II (120 Hours)

• AP Biology (120 Hours)

• Survey of Biotechnology (120 Hours)

• Advanced Biotechnology I (120 Hours)

• Advanced Biotechnology II (120 Hours)

• AP Environmental Science (120 Hours)

• Biotechnology Capstone (120 Hours)

Partner high school students may attend tuition free.

• AP Biology Exam

• AP Environmental Science Exam

• Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at:

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Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at:

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PROGRAM TITLE: Environmental Biotechnology
INSTRUCTORS: Sharon Phillips & Elizabeth Floyd
TOTAL HOURS: 960

• Began working at PTC: August 2018

• Background/Education: Bachelor of Science in Education from East Central University. I have

  been in the education field for 32 years serving as both a teacher and a coach.

• Outside of the Classroom: I love spending time on my ranch where I run a cow/calf operation.

  Being outdoors and around livestock is definitely a passion of mine that has run deep in the

  generations of my family.

• Favorite Quote: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you

  feed him for a lifetime.” - Maimonides

Messages from Mrs. Phillips:

About working at PTC… I absolutely love the “light bulb” moments when concepts “click” and I see a student’s eyes light up. I love doing hands-on labs and the critical thinking skills associated with the success and failures of learning by doing. I believe that being a teacher is a calling not only for education purposes but also for being a part of the village that helps raise kids.

To prospective students… Our primary focus with this program is to build excellent foundations and prepare our students for science-related futures in college which can lead to well-paying careers. The equipment and technology PTC provides for the Biotech class is unbelievable for high school students. I feel very fortunate to teach in an atmosphere that is able to provide the consumables and equipment students require to do in-depth research and science labs. The skills learned through this program enhances a student’s ability to walk into any lab class on a college campus and thrive.