Establishing a Taxonometric Structure for the Study of Biotechnology in Secondary School Technology Education

Traditional biotechnology was a part of human history long before the realization of its mechanics. Historically it has been an integral part of the human social structure, continually changing the shape and visage of our society. The change has been progressive, with a pervasiveness that insures its lasting inclusion in every aspect of our daily existence. The advent of a modern biotechnology revolution was sparked less than twenty years ago, and was clearly underway at the onset of this decade. Current developments in bio-technology are proceeding at accelerated rates similar to those seen in the microelectronics boom of the 1970s.