BIOSCIENCE
AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Course descriptions
EXPLORATORY AND INTRODUCTION TO BIOSCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the field
of bioscience environmental technology will be introduced to the
basics of safety and sanitation and personal hygiene. Students
are instructed in basic laboratory and field competencies that
can be built upon in the later years of the technology and science
classes. Topics covered include: microscopy, chemical assay, measurement,
orienteering, horticulture, protocol procedure and basic analysis.
Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and
science skills are integrated as required.
MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students master laboratory and field competencies
through project-based learning. In each project, students learn
to analyze data collected in the lab or field using scientific
methodology. Course content includes topics such as water treatment/filtration,
forestry and stream analysis. Emphasis is placed on protocol
procedures and teamwork to mirror workplace requirements. Students
are instructed in science-related safety. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
MANAGING THE ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students begin investigating real-world environmental
problems and work to solve these problems using hands-on, team-based
applications. In addition to beginning production projects, students
receive instruction in habitat management, aquaculture, biotechnology
and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is placed on presentation,
report writing and teamwork. Students are instructed in science-related
and shop safety issues. Students reaching an acceptable level
of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are taught
are integrated throughout the curriculum.
INDIVIDUAL TOPICS IN BIOSCIENCE (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students are given an opportunity to investigate
a topic of choice, based on his or her knowledge and interest in
the area of bioscience. Students are encouraged to pursue cooperative
work experiences and use that work to complete their final project.
All projects include demonstration of skills in design, observation,
data collection, analysis and reporting. Written and oral reports
are required components of this course. Emphasis is placed on the
development of professionalism, including the meeting of timelines
and the quality of the analysis. In Grade 12, students are also
involved in a mentoring program with the Grade 9 students. Students
are continually reinforced on science-related and shop safety issues.
Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application
and interview, and to perform entry-level job readiness and trade
skills. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may
be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Each
student will take the Perkins Assessment, which is a performance-based
test. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able to
pursue a two year or a four year degree at colleges or universities
in the area of environmental technology or other related sciences. Students
can obtain immediate employment in environmental related industries
such as aquaculture or habitat management, maintenance and
water treatment.
*College Career Pathways – Students
successfully completing this program may qualify for advanced
college credit.
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