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