Exploring A

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Exploring AP at PCC

• Prof. Trendler's
• 1 unit
• 18 hour hybrid class
• (9 on-line, 9 in lab)
• Biol 171b

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Why this new course?

• To teach new/interesting topics
• Forensic Science
• Advertise PCC's great programs
• Biotech
• Dental hygiene, assisting lab tech
• Nursing
• Rad Tech

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Specific AP Subjects

• The Skeletal System
• scientific measurements math
• The Digestive System
• pathology chemistry
• The Cardiovascular System
• physiology physics

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This year's theme

• Forensic Science
• DNA extraction, amplification analysis
• Microbiology bacterial identification
• Osteology age/gender/height from bone
• Serology blood testing typing

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Other Aspects

• Lab safety
• Importance of math in science
• Computer utilization skills
• Team work/personal responsibility

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Class Schedule

• Three Fridays 4-7pm
• Week 0 on-line/virtual lab 5/16
• Lab 1 5/23 bone lab
• Lab 2 5/30 blood lab
• Lab 4 6/6 bacteria lab
• All work due/grades ready by 6/13

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For more information

• Prof. Teresa Trendler, PCC
• [phone]
• tatrendler_at_pasadena.edu
• www.BiotechPathways.org