The Biotechnology Module is divided into two units. The first section provides a background on the basics of biotechnology and includes its historical context, laboratory equipment, and techniques, and safety criteria, and gives a comparison between research and production laboratories. The first section concludes with a review of basic chemistry and comparative cellular and molecular biology concepts. The second section presents more advanced topics and the current application of biotechnology. These topics include the structure and functions of proteins, genetic sequencing, polymerase chain reactions, genetic transformation, and the use of antibodies in biotechnology. The second unit culminates by introducing professionalism and a sample of the careers available in the field of biotechnology.

It is recommended that students considering registering for CES: Biotechnology successfully complete at least one year of high school biology before enrolling in this course.