Date(s): 07/29/2008 to 08/01/2008
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Description:
The Genomics Course for Educators is designed to give middle and high school faculty a thorough understanding of genomics so that their students can become familiar with this rapidly developing and multifaceted field. Topics covered in this course include:
*The biological process by which cells read and follow genetic instructions
*Techniques in molecular biology for manipulating DNA so that it can be studied
*Overview of whole genome shotgun sequencing and all the processes involved in sequencing the human genome
*Overview of new sciences such as metagenomics and synthetic biology.
*Overview of ethical issues such as genetically altered crops, genetic therapy, genes and disease, personalized medicine, the Human Genome Project, and privacy of individual genetic information

Teachers will receive a stipend of $1,000.

Location:

J. Craig Venter Institute San Diego, California

Contact Information:
Lisa McDonald
Education Director
858-200-1884
lmcdonald@jcvi.org

Event Home Page: http://www.jcvi.org/cms/education/prodev/gce/

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