Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Class Activities 4/1-4/9


  • Mon 4/1:  Quick intro to Stem Cells.  Stem Cell Interactive on computers.  Each pair turns in short hand-out (see description in previous entry).  Read 20.1.
  • Tues 4/2:  Notes on Stem Cells and Cloning.  Video on replacement body parts.  "Click and Clone" simulation and PCR simulation,.  Notes on PCR.  
  • Thurs 4/4:  Finish up PCR and discuss Human Genome Project.  Introduce Biotech equipment.  Biotech Practice Lab.  Complete lab and turn in.  Hand-out DNA Profiling Lab.  Please read this lab carefully before class on Monday.  If time, do restriction enzyme activity.  Read 20.2.
  • Mon 4/8 (Block Day):  First day of DNA Profiling Lab.  While waiting for DNA to be digested, do restriction enzyme activity.  
  • Wed 4/10:  Deadline for Late Work/Extra Credit.   Second day of DNA Profiling Lab. Run gels and then view them in the illuminator.  While waiting for gels to run, go over Bacterial Transformation.  Read 20.3.
I highly recommend getting your seed germination lab going this week-end if not already!   The lab is due Thursday, May 16th, but that will creep up on you if you don't get started early.

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