Fall 2008 Human Genome Classes

Human Genome Resources

For more information, go to the Science Education Partnerships web site. On the left-side navigation bar, click on "2008 Summer Workshops and Resources for Teachers". Then click on "Exploring your Genome" to see a variety of resources, including a DNA fact sheet, the Powerpoint presentation, and a course description.

Exploring Your Human Genome

Tuesday, October 21 & 28, 9:30 AM

Dr. Kari van Zee, Workshop Instructor for Science Education Partnerships at OSU, will conduct these two class/lab workshops in room 138 of Crop Science Building.

First day: after introduction to DNA, you will isolate human genomic DNA from your own cheek cells and then use PCR to explore a small target region.

Second day: after discussion of DNA sequencing and genomics, gel electrophoresis will be used to examine and compare the DNA sequences produced in the PCR reactions.

You will use standard lab procedures, but no experience is required.

This is a repeat of the Spring 2008 Workshop because it was so over-subscribed.

Limit: first 24 to register for both days.

Host: Denis Jarvis