bio-related technology chapter 1 introduction to bio-related technology dr. nowak
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Bio-Related Technology Chapter 1
Introduction to Bio-Related TechnologyDr. Nowak
Summary
• This chapter discusses what biotechnology is, providing definitions and a value based perspective. It also provides background information that will lay a foundation for future chapters.
Objectives
• Define bio-related technology.• Provide examples of the ways
that bio-related technology affects all our lives.
• Identify career fields related to bio-related technology.
• Define bio-related technology.• Provide examples of the ways
that bio-related technology affects all our lives.
• Identify career fields related to bio-related technology.
Introduction
• Society is made up of five major institutions
• Family• Religion• Education• Government• Economics
• All are affected by technology
Technology Defined
• the knowledge used to change various resources into many goods and services used by society
• technology is the tools, materials, and processes people use to extend their power to make or do something
The World of Bio-Related Technology
• Bio-related technology uses living organisms or their parts to make or modify commercial products.
• We discussed the difference between biotechnology and bio-related technology earlier (refer to Definition PowerPoint)
• Bio-related technology encompasses biotechnology because it also addresses the actions and impacts of biotechnology.
Bio-Related Technology Defined
the practical application of mechanical devices, products, substances, or organisms to improve health or contribute to the harmony between humans and their environment
The Effects of Bio-Related Technology on Our Lives
• Numerous factors influence our lives
• Critical need for understanding• Examples of need for
understanding:• Universal health care• Improved agriculture• Waste disposal• Acid rain• Greenhouse effect
Making Decisions about Bio-Related Technology
•Need for a “technologically literate society”
•Social/Cultural Values •Political Influences •Environmental Influences•Technological Influences•Economic Influences •Educational Influences
Careers in Bio-Related Technology
• Careers in all seven major classifications
• Bioengineering• Health care• Materials applications • Regulation and safety • Cultivation of plants and animals• Fuel and chemical production• Waste management and
treatment
Careers in Bio-Related Technology
• Factors to consider:• Interests/background• Problem solving abilities• Educational level/desire• Salary expectations• Future of the technological field
Sources
• Chamberlin, Sean. (2005). Dr. C’s remarkable ocean world. Retrieved September 26, 2005, from http://www.oceansonline.com/gaiaho.htm
• Komacek, Stanley A., Lawson, Ann E., and Horton, Andrew C. (1990). Manufacturing technology. Albany, NY. Delmar Publishers, Inc.
• Savage, Ernest N., Rossner, Albert G., and Finke, Gary D. (1993). Bio-Related technology. Albany, New York: Delmar Publishers, Inc.
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