Thursday, March 7, 2013

Weeks 3-5



Weekly Goals

 1.  Describe three types of mutations and how they lead to genetic disorders.
2.  Describe several gene manipulation technologies including: DNA sequencing, copying, screening, splicing cloning, stem cell manipulation.
3.  Identify ethical traditions and considerations.
4.  Practice decision making around bioethics dilemmas.

Notebook Contents

1.  GATTACA reflection
2.  Genetic Technologies in GATTACA
3.  Types of DNA Mutations
4.  DNA Technology Survey
5.  Pandemic Flu!
6.  Focus on the Principles
7.  Case Study:  Huntington’s Diease
8.  Case Study: various
9.  6 Question Analysis of Individual Case Study
10. Outbreak – Fingerprinting Virus DNA