Junior and senior-level academy courses are taught at the ARL.
Biotechnology is the use of cells and molecular biology to manufacture products or solve scientific problems. Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing fields in today’s scientific community and is used by biologists, forensics scientists, and doctors.Biotechnology is laboratory and math intense, and requires critical thinking. The Biotechnology Academy gives students a solid academic foundation and necessary laboratory skills for future scientific pursuits. Students use modern laboratory equipment at the Applications and Research Laboratory to perform cutting edge experiments.
Students seeking a four-year postsecondary institution are advised to enroll in Advanced Placement Biology, Chemistry and advanced mathematics electives.
Chemistry
Algebra II
Shaded areas designate completer coursework.
Biotechnology I G/T 835M (11th, 2 periods)
Biotechnology II G/T 839M (12th, 3 periods)
Complete at least 8–10 hours of work-site experience per week OR daily attendance at the Applications and Research Lab.
Attend weekly senior seminars at the Applications and Research Lab.
Choose a “real world” problem to research.
Write and submit a research proposal, abstract, and reflection paper based on research.
Maintain and submit a journal and portfolio of senior work.
Students who successfully complete the Biotechnology Academy program sequence, with a grade of B or higher in academy courses, may be eligible for credits at The Community College of Baltimore (CCBC) or Montgomery Community College.
Animal Technician
Bench Technician
Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
Document Specialist
Medical Lab Technician
Process Engineer
Production Technician
Quality Control Specialist
Research Assistant
Biochemist
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Laboratory Technician
Medical Technologist
Microbiologist
Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.
Quality Manager/Technician
Research Technician
Technical Writer
Agricultural Bioengineer
Bioinformatics Analyst/Engineer
Biostatistician
Forensic Scientist
Geneticist
Medical Review Officer
Pharmacist
Physician
Plant Pathologist
Quality Control Director
Research Scientist
Veterinarian