BIOTECHNOLOGY
MAGNET PROGRAM
The local Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana is focused on
creating an environment that will attract biotechnology industries to our area.
An important component in building this
environment is to develop an educated work force. In response to this
need, Southwood High School has partnered with the Biomedical Research
Foundation, Louisiana State University Health Science Center and participating
biotech industries to develop a Biotechnology Magnet Program exclusive to our
neighborhood school.
Biotechnology is the economic growth industry of the 21st
century. The local Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana is
focused on creating an environment that will attract biotechnology industries to
our area. An important component in building this environment is to develop an
educated work force. In response to this need, Southwood High School has
partnered with the Biomedical Research Foundation, Louisiana State University
Health Science Center and participating biotech industries to develop a
Biotechnology Magnet program exclusive to our neighborhood school. Students who
participate will enter the program as 9th graders and will complete courses that
address the Bioscience Skills Standards.
The local Biomedical Research Foundation of northwest Louisiana is focused on creating an environment that will attract biotechnology industries to our area. An important component in building this environment is to develop an educated work force. In response to this need, Southwood High School has partnered with the Biomedical Research Foundation, Louisiana State University Health Science Center and participating biotech industries to develop a Biotechnology Magnet program exclusive to our neighborhood school.
Students who participate will enter the program as freshmen and will complete
courses that address the Biotechnology Skills Standards Mentoring Program during
the junior year provided by the PhD Biotechnology Program at LSUHSC
Participation in an internship program during the senior year through
participating partners such as the Biomedical Research Foundation, LSUHSC, LSUS,
and participating companies within the Intertech Science Park
CAREER FIELDS:
Biomanufacturing
Bioengineering
Clinical Research
Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Bioinformatics
Medical Clinical Laboratory Technicians
ELIGIBILITY:
A minimum 2.5 GPA
Scores on or above the 50th percentile in total mathematics and total reading on
the most recent nationally standardized test
Passing scores on the 8th grade LEAP tests
A good attendance/discipline record
Passing scores on the 8th grade LEAP tests
A good attendance/discipline record
FRESHMAN
English I Honors
Algebra I Honors
Computer Applications
World Geography Honors
Physical Education/JROTC
Biology I Honors
Biology II (Human Physiology) AP
Foreign Language
SOPHOMORE
English II Honors
Geometry Honors
Algebra II Honors
American History AP
Chemistry I Honors
Physical Education/Health/JROTC
Foreign Language/Elective
Microbiology/Genetics
JUNIOR
English III Honors
Advanced Math or Probability & Statistics
Civics/Free Enterprise
Chemistry II - AP
Molecular/Cell Biology
Lab Techniques and Instrumentation
Biotechnology Ethics and Issues
Elective
SENIOR
English IV AP
Calculus AP
Physics
Senior Project/Internship (half day)
Biotechnology Seminar
2 Electives
CONTACT PERSONS:
Misty Davis, Biotechnology Science Coordinator
Jeff Roberts, MST Coordinator 318-686-9512
PARTNERS:
Biomedical Research Foundation, LSUHSC, LSUS, Bossier Parish Community College,
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