Global Studies Module Format

GLOBAL STUDIES MODULE FORMAT Ivy Tech Community College North Central- Global Studies Program

Name: Erin Larrabee

School: Ivy Tech Kokomo

Course Number and Title: Biology 101

Module Title: Biotechnology

Description of the Module: Introduce the class to the different biotechnologies

Educational Objectives of the Module (should constitute a minimum of 12% of the course):

1. What is biotechnology 2. How does it affect different fields ex food industry, crops, medical field 3. How is it used around the world 4. Differing and controversial views on the topic of biotechnology

Outline of Lectures/Discussions:

There will be a formal powerpoint presentation on the topic of biotechnologies

Will have powerpoint from lecture book it will cover

1. what is biotechnology 2. examples of different biotechnology used for years 3. new advancements in biotechnology 4. views on the use of biotechnology

Listing of Resources Used to Support the Module (readings, videos, podcasts, documentaries, etc.):

Lecture book- go over topics of biotechnology- Biology: Guide to Natural World

Journal articles- to go over any new advancements in biotechnology

Description of the Assignments Used to Facilitate an Understanding of the Module Objectives (writings, interviews, reflections, experiential projects or field work):

I formal powerpoint presentation will be given to them

Evaluation/Testing Used to Assess the Comprehension of the Module:

Each group will chose a region of the world and research the use of stem cells and stem cell research in that region. They will find out any policies and or restrictions on this biotechnology in that region. Then explain why these policies and restrictions are in play. They will write a paper and then there will be an in class discussion about the topic

Resources (Bibliography) used to Develop/implement the Module:

Lecture book- Biology: Guide to Natural World