Middle School BiotechnologyJune 4-7, 2007

What will teachers learn?MODULE 1: Biotechnology BasicsWhere is the Genome?

Stem cells Cloning

Biotechnology and EnzymesFood, Enzymes and BiotechnologyRestriction EnzymesGene Cloning

Module 2:DNA FILESWhat is DNA?

Extract DNA from plant and animal cellsBuild a DNA MoleculeDNA Gel Electrophoresis

Make an agarose gelHow to use a micropipetteLoading and electrophoresisStaining and understanding gel results

Proteins to ProteomicsTranscription/translation and alternative splicing:

MODULE 3: Genetics and Genomics Mendelian Genetics to Molecular Genetics

Genetics of PV-92 Alu insertion using PCRHuman Genetic TraitsGenes and DiseaseGene TherapyHuman Genome Project

MODULE 4: Disease DetectivesEpidemiology Basics

•Disease Transmission •DNA Fingerprint of E.coli interactive

•Nature’s “Nanobots” - Viruses and vectorsImmunology BasicsImmune responseT-cellsB- cellsMicroarrays and DNA chips

Module 5: Seeds for Thought

World Population and HungerGMO’sBiofuelsEthical Issues in BiotechnologyCareer ExplorationsField Trip: OSU Agricultural Research Lab