South San Francisco Unified School District
Science Garage
Dual Enrollment
Biotechnology 1-2
Equivalent to BTEC 400, 2 units (CSU transferable)
Biotechnology 3-4
Equivalent to BTEC 170, 3 units (CSU/UC transferable)
Equivalent to BTEC 171, 1 unit (CSU/UC transferable)
Biotechnology 5-6
Equivalent to BTEC 484, 1.5 units (CSU transferable)
Equivalent to BTEC 486, 1.5 units (CSU transferable)
What should parents and students know about dual enrollment?
High school students taking biotechnology courses will earn community college credits. These credits will appear on their community college transcript. The final grade earned in the dual-enrolled courses will be counted towards community college GPA calculation. Students who wish to enroll in biotechnology should anticipate a college-level rigor curriculum. Additionally, students can earn college credits for free!
Futurelab
A Genentech partnered four-year program aiming to introduce students to the field of biotechnology through hands-on engagement. From a four-week-long biotechnology unit in their biology course, students can choose to take part in a three-year elective course, developing superb laboratory skills and fostering growth through trial and error. Students get access to state-of-the-art lab equipment normally used and available only to professional researchers, providing an in-depth look into the world of biotechnology and science as a whole. Science Garage is part of Futurelab, a once in a lifetime opportunity for South San Francisco students to explore their passions, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the classroom and in life.
