Biotechnology for Exploring Technology Systems Terry Howerton Atkins

Biotechnology for Exploring Technology Systems Terry Howerton Atkins School of Biotechnology August 23, 2010 thowerton@wsfcs. k 12. nc. us

What is Biotechnology? Traditional biotechnology uses the processes of organisms, such as selective breeding and the making of beer, wine, bread, fabrics, and enzymes l The study of the cell, its processes and products which can be used to improve the human condition. l

The Cell

DNA • DNA codes for who you are • If we can change your DNA, we can change who you are. Software DNA Computer Outcome Cell Traits

Our Protein Traits l l l l Structural (collagen, cartilage, hair) Enzymes (metabolism) Transport (hemoglobin, LDL) Contractile (muscle) Hormones (insulin, growth) Antibodies (immune system) Recognition (blood types) Pigment (melanin)

Applications of Biotechnology Medical Agriculture Environmental Marine Industrial Forensics

Resources l Aquaculture l l l Bioengineering l l Aquaculture in an Urban Setting ABCs of Ag Career: Aquaculture Directors Biotech and Aquaculture Bioengineered Products Biometrics l l An overview The Future of Biometrics

Resources l Biotechnology l l Cloning l l l History of Biotechnology pdf What is it? Cloning pdf What is cloning? DNA l l What is DNA? Cracking the Code NOVA video

Resources l Ergonomics l l Fertilization l l Engineer Your Life Types of Application Career: Soil Scientists The Fertilizer Institute Genetic Engineering l l l GMO Foods Animal Biotechnology Genetic Engineered Animals

Resources l Global Positioning System (GPS) l l GPS Precision Farming l l How GPS works What is GPS Precision Farming? Benefits of GPS Precision Farming? Videos Hydroponics l l l Hydroponics 101 Overview Hydroponics video

Resources Biotechnology and Farming l Value of Biotech l North Carolina Biotechnology Center l Guide to Biotechnology l Biotechnology Benefits l Your World Biotech Magazine l BIOBytes l www. atkinshs. com l

Activities Cells Alive! l Yeast Incubator l DNA Modeling l Isolation of Strawberry DNA l Gene Splicing animation l Gene Splicing Simulation activity l Bacterial Transformation l Genetic Engineered Foods Web. Quest l Genetic Engineering videos l