Florida’s Statewide Biotechnology Program of Study
Developing Rigorous Programs of Study through Statewide Articulation Agreements
OVAE MeetingOctober 26, 2009
Program Status
• Research Phase– Analysis of current and emerging occupations in
biotechnology• Statewide Industry Focus Groups• Labor Market Surveys
– Identification of foundational knowledge and skills applicable to biotechnology-based occupations
– Review/revision of core competencies in secondary/post-secondary curricula
Alignment of Standards (Performance, Next Generation Sunshine State, National) to Industry
1. History, Career Fields, Benefits of Biotech2. Safety Procedures3. Quality Control and Regulatory Guidelines4. Communication/Interpersonal Skills5. Scientific Inquiry, Calculations, Analysis6. Organism Structure & Function7. Materials Processing/SOP’s for Biotech8. Biotech Materials Analysis 9. Basic Chemistry Applied to Biotech Procedures10. Microbiology and Blood Borne Diseases11. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities12. Literacy and Computer Skills applied to Biotech13. Employability Skills
Development Phase• Analysis of Secondary Biotechnology
Curriculum– Ensure core competencies met– Delineate core for post-secondary alignment
• Analysis of/Alignment with post-secondary Biotech
• Identification of complementary academic courses (secondary/post-secondary)– For inclusion into POS, additional post-secondary
credit, and ensure success at post-secondary level
Post-Secondary Biotechnology Alignment
• Comparison of standards to post-secondary program Biotechnology courses– Syllabi, course descriptions, Florida’s SCNS, Instructor
communications• Introduction to Biotechnology
– FSCJ, IRSC, SFC, TCC = BSC 1421– PBC = BSC 2421
• Introduction to Biotechnology Methods (Lab)– FSCJ, SFC, TCC = BSC 1404C– IRSC = BSC 1421L– PBC = BSC 2421L
Accelerated Credit Options
Secondary Course Score Post-Secondary Course Credit
Credit by Exam AP Biology 4,5 BSCX010C Principles of Biology I &Lab 4
4AICE Biology A-Level A-E BSCX010C Principles of Biology I & Lab 4
AP Chemistry 4 CHM1045C General Chemistry 1 & Lab 44AP Chemistry 5 CHM1046C General Chemistry 2 & Lab 4
AICE Chemistry A-Level A-E CHM1045C General Chemistry 1 & Lab 4AP Eng. Composition 3,4,5 ENC1101 College Composition 1 3
AICE English A or AS Level A-E ENC1101 College Composition 1 3 3CLEP, English Composition ENC1101 College Composition 1 3 AICE Psychology AS level A-E PSYX012 Introduction to Psychology 3 3
AP Statistics 3,4,5 STAX023 Statistics 3 3CLEP, College Algebra 50 MACX105 College Algebra 3
3CLEP Precalculus 50 MACX140 Precalculus 3
Dual Enrollment/Articulation Biology BSCX010C Principles of Biology I & Lab 4 4
Chemistry CHM1045C General Chemistry 1 & Lab 4Counted Above
English ENC1101 College Composition 1 3Math MAC105 College Algebra 3Math STAX023 Statistics 3
Introduction to Biotechnology Introduction to Biotechnology & Lab 4 4Total Accelerated Credits Possible 28
Development Phase Cont.
• Validation of secondary/post-secondary – Cross-comparison to industry standards– Identification of sequential course skills mastery– Industry approval/recognition
• Identification of pre-requisite coursework, grade requirements, GPA, Certifications (secondary/post-secondary)
Secondary POS Recommendations
Program Entrance• Entrance Requirements
– Letters of Recommendation • Math Teacher• Science Teacher
– Minimum GPA of 2.0– FCAT score of 3 or higher
• Pre/Co-Requisite– Algebra I (8th or 9th grade)– Biology (ninth grade)– Chemistry (10th grade)
Program Completion• Minimum Maintained GPA
– Biotechnology 3.0– Overall 3.0
• Completion– Above requirements met– Grade of “B” or higher on
industry-recognized exam for certification
In-Progress• Industry Certification– The Florida Career and Professional Education
(CAPE) Act • Development of comprehensive
exam/practical skills– Industry recognition through BioFlorida– Exam/Certificate through Employ Florida
Banner Center for Biotechnology
Teacher Certification -Emerging Industry
-Combined Academic/CTE credit
• District Certification Program – Banner Center– 80 hour (2-week) “Industry Experience” Workshop– Provides industry experience in the context of the
HS curriculum, including preparative steps
• Master’s Program (Graduate Certificate)– UF CPET’s HHMI funded “Interdisciplinary Center
for Ongoing Research/Education”• 12 Credits: 3 credits/2 wk summer program, 3
credits/advanced workshops, 6 credits on-line
Challenges• Broad Industry – Identifying Core skills– No National or State Certification
• Different Career Clusters– Manufacturing– Health Science– Agriculture– STEM• Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (2008)• Slight post-secondary resistance• AA vs. AS degree
Advice
• Key Partnerships– Secondary and Post-Secondary– Industry, Industry Organizations, Workforce
Boards– DOE (Articulation, Certification, Course
Numbering….)
Articulation Phase (Year 2)• Obtain “go-ahead” from Articulation Coordinating
Committee (ACC)• Mechanism for credit transfer, maximum credits,
admission requirements, etc.• AAS, AS, CIP#• Program Admission Requirements• Faculty certification requirements• Establish review cycle for student participation,
performance & outcomes• Present to ACC for approval/adoption into statewide
articulation manual
Promotion and Outreach• 2008 (Sept.) DOE Articulation Workshop– District Articulation Administrators, Councilors
• 2009– Statewide Career Showcases– Biotechnology Academy Open Houses– Florida’s Career and Technical Education (FACTE)– National Career Pathway Network (NCPN)– National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA) (Nov.)– Teacher Training
• Cont. in 2010
Growth & Dissemination• Alachua County, Santa Fe HS Science Academy for 2008/09• Marion County, North Marion HS • St. John’s County, Ponte Vedra High School Academy of Biotechnology
and Medical Research • Palm Beach County, Seminole Ridge HS• Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Lakes HS• Palm Beach County, Spanish River HS• Putnam County, Interlachen HS• Seminole County, Lake Brantley HS• Polk County, Lake Gibson HS, • Pinellas County• Brevard, Columbia, Levy, & St. Lucie Counties• A total of 620 students and growing • First program graduates in 2010
Statewide Articulation
Santa Fe College, GainesvilleFlorida State College JacksonvilleHillsborough Community CollegePalm Beach College, Palm BeachMiami-Dade College, MiamiIndian River State College, Ft. PierceSeminole CC (Dual Enrollment)Tallahassee (complete at SFC)
Thank you!
University of Florida Dr. Richard O. Snyder (PI) Dr. Mary Jo Koroly Lori Wojciechowski
Santa Fe College Dr. Linda Nichols Dr. Kelly Gridley
Florida State College Jacksonville Dr. Kathryn Birmingham Dr. Kevin Pegg
Indian River State College Dr. Patchara Pongam Dr. Robin Willoughby
Palm Beach College Dr. Libby Handel
Alachua County School District Dr. David Edwards Bill Herschleb June Camerlengo
Marion County School District Dee Reedy Jill Stephens
Palm Beach County School District Eric Dybas Lynn Slygh Tom Hession
Florida Department of Education Kathleen Taylor Loretta Costin Eric Owens
Banner Center for Career Academies Dr. Frank Fuller
US DOE, Office of Vocational & Adult Education Scott Hess