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method and a general study of Chemistry. Many activities,
BIOLOGY demonstrations and experiments are performed by each student.
Course ID: SCI1011-1012 Units of Study include: Atomic Structure; Periodic Table – Chemical
Prerequisite: None Bonding; Chemical Reactions; Acids, Bases & Salts; Metals;
Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2) Nonmetals; Nuclear Reactions; Characteristics of Solids, Liquids and
Grades: 9 Gas; Characteristics of Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures.
Description: This is an introductory, survey course in Biology. Major
themes of this course are: cells, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, CHEMISTRY
organisms, human structure and function, and ecology. This course Course ID: SCI2031-2032
is designed as a basis for scientific learning and general approach to Prerequisite: Biology or Chem World (C or higher) and Geometry
the study of living things. Units of Study include: Classification, Intro (C or higher)
to Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Intro to Evolution, Cellular Biology and Credit: 1.0 (Semester 1 and 2)
Energy, Overview of Body Systems, Simple Chemistry – Organic Grades: 10-12
Substances, Human Genetics, Evolution, Diversity – Life’s 6 Description: Chemistry is a laboratory-based course that
Kingdoms, and Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis. investigates and explains happenings in the observable world by
looking at what is going on at the atomic level. Students will perform

BIOTECH CAREER APPS multiple laboratory techniques and quantitative analysis. Students
must demonstrate proficiency with algebraic expressions and
Course ID: SCI2071 conversions. First semester units of study include: Matter; Atoms &
Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment/Completion of Ions, and Compounds/Bonding. Second semester units of study
Chemistry or Chem World include: Solutions, Reactions, Advanced Reactions, and Thermal
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1) Chemistry. At the end of the second semester students will perform
Grades: 10-12 a laboratory practical.
Description: Students may earn dual credit at Madison College if a C
or higher is earned. Provides a broad introduction to biotechnology ECOLOGY: ECOSYSTEMS OF SO. WI
including the scientific basis behind technologies and their current
application in the areas of medicine, agriculture, forensics and the Course ID: SCI3051
environment. This course is lab based and will cover skills and Prerequisite: None
techniques essential for a successful career in a Biotechnology career. Credit: 1/2 (Semester 1)
Units of study may include: DNA technologies, Gel Electrophoresis, Grades: 11-12
PCR, genetic modification, plant and animal reproduction, Description: Students should have an interest and aptitude in natural
immunology, bacterial culture, biofuels, and food production, analysis science. Emphasis is on understanding ecosystem structures and
and safety. There will be career-related field trips and guest lecturers functions. Both classroom and field trips/activities are used in studying
or interviews. There will be a full-day lab experience as part of this natural communities such as forests and prairies. Special emphasis is
course at BTCI. placed on bio-diversity and land ethic as presented in Aldo Leopold’s
A Sand County Almanac. Themes of Study include: Principles of
BIOTECHNOLOGY Ecology, Sense of Place, Forest and Prairie Ecology and Management,
Population Studies, and Wildlife Ecology and Management. Visit the
Course ID: SCI3072 course Moodle Page for a course overview (login in as a guest).
Prerequisite: Biotech Career Apps or Concurrent
Enrollment/Completion of AP Biology
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2) ECOLOGY: ENVIRONMENT & YOU
Grades: 11-12 Course ID: SCI3062
Description: Students may earn dual credit at Madison College if a C Prerequisite: None
or higher is earned. This course is 75% hands-on lab based activities. Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2)
A review of concepts related to the AP Biology curriculum will also be Grades: 11-12
included. Units of study may include: Bacteriology and Sterile Description: Students should have an interest and aptitude in natural
Technique, DNA Sequencing techniques, Gene transformation, science. Course emphasis is the human connection to the environment
Karyotyping and Genetics, Genetic Diseases & Stem Cell technologies, including issue investigation and resolution. Current environment
Ethical and Legal aspects of Biotechnology, Gel Electrophoresis, and issues provide for teaching opportunities for citizen involvement. A
PCR. There will be a full-day lab experience as part of this course at Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold, provides lessons in ecological
BTCI. principles and philosophy. Field trips, some very early, are an integral
element in the class. Themes of Study include: Human Resource Use,
CHEMICAL WORLD Wilderness, Ornithology, Wetland Ecology, Aquatic Ecosystems,
Course ID: SCI2022 Groundwater, and Issue Investigation. Visit the course Moodle Page
Prerequisite: None for a course overview (login in as a guest).
Credit: 1/2 (Semester 2)
Grades: 10-12
Description: This course is designed to give students active
experiences with chemical principles and understand the relevance
of chemistry in their daily lives. Emphasis is placed on the scientific