Middle School Biotechnology June 4-7, 2007

What will teachers learn? MODULE 1: Biotechnology Basics Where is the Genome? Stem cells Cloning Biotechnology and Enzymes Food, Enzymes and Biotechnology Restriction Enzymes Gene Cloning

Module 2:DNA FILES What is DNA? Extract DNA from plant and animal cells Build a DNA Molecule DNA Gel Electrophoresis Make an agarose gel How to use a micropipette Loading and electrophoresis Staining and understanding gel results Proteins to Proteomics Transcription/translation and alternative splicing :

MODULE 3: Genetics and Genomics Mendelian Genetics to Molecular Genetics Genetics of PV-92 Alu insertion using PCR Human Genetic Traits Genes and Disease Gene Therapy Human Genome Project

MODULE 4: Disease Detectives Epidemiology Basics Disease Transmission DNA Fingerprint of E.coli interactive Nature’s “Nanobots” - Viruses and vectors Immunology Basics Immune response T-cells B- cells Microarrays and DNA chips

Module 5: Seeds for Thought World Population and Hunger GMO’s Biofuels Ethical Issues in Biotechnology Career Explorations Field Trip: OSU Agricultural Research Lab