MyDNA: Bringing the Human Genome Home to Everyone
Presented by Frieda Reichsman and Molly Hayes-Fitzgerald, Biochemistry. DNA molecules carry our genes and are packaged by proteins to make our 46 chromosomes.
Participants will have the opportunity to isolate their own DNA from their cheek cells using an absolutely safe, painless method. We will use a paper cut-and-paste activity to simulate DNA fingerprinting and to make a DNA double helix and show interactive computer movies featuring 3D DNA and protein molecules that help people to visualize what happens in our cells. Participants will discover how to access resources that will help everyone learn about DNA.
This seminar is the third of the Science and Engineering seminars, designed for science teachers, offered five Saturdays in the 2005 spring term: February 12, March 5, and 19, April 2 and 9. April 30 weather makeup day if needed; May 7 recall for those enrolled for graduate credit (Hasbrouck Lab).
Free educational materials, refreshments, parking, PDP's Advance registration is required; 4 PDP's per half day session; option for 3 grad credits at reduced cost with extra work.
Grad credit option: $225 for 3 Continuing Education credits plus a $30 registration fee. Teachers may obtain credit for the seminar as many terms as they wish, but only 3 credits may be applied to UMass Amherst degrees.