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Learn the types of genetic mutations and the details on how they occur. Then, explore how acquired and inherited mutations lead to different diseases.
Total classes: 4
Prerequisite: Middle school biology/life science and “DNA & Basic Genetics” (precedes this course) or similar knowledge
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade. Note: advanced middle school students are welcome too
Suggested credit: ¼ semester Science or Microbiology. Also sign up for “DNA & Basic Genetics”, immediately preceding this course, for additional credit
Description
Learn the types of genetic mutations and the details on how they occur. Then, explore how acquired and inherited mutations lead to different diseases.
Outline
Class 1: Introduction, mutation types
Class 2: Avoiding acquired mutations, DNA repair
Class 3: Genetic diseases
Class 4: Genetic diseases continued
Materials and Homework
Course materials: Notebooks and pencil/pen for note taking. Printing PowerPoint files is suggested. All other course materials are provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Daily assignments the first three days, including brief computer-graded questions with a more thorough instructor-graded application question. Day four assignment will be a minimum five-paragraph essay on a topic of the student’s choice (types of mutations, DNA repair, specific genetic disease, etc.).
