Syllabus/Study
Aid Agry 320
|
week |
Monday |
WEDNESDAY |
Friday |
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8/25 |
INTRODUCTION: Ch 11 |
Special Topic: polyploid
meiosis |
Ch 12 |
|
9/1 |
OFF- LABOR DAY |
Ch 12 |
Ch 12/16 |
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9/8 |
Ch 16/17 |
Ch 13 |
Ch 13 |
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9/15 |
Ch 13 |
Ch 14 |
Ch 15* |
|
9/22 |
Ch 15 |
Ch 15 |
Ch 2 |
|
9/29 |
Ch 2/22 |
Ch 2/9 Last material for midterm |
Ch 3* |
|
10/6 |
Ch 3 |
MIDTERM |
PROJECT 1 DUE NO CLASS |
|
10/13 |
OCTOBER BREAK |
Ch 3/9 |
Ch 4 |
|
10/20 |
Ch 4 |
Ch 4/9 |
Ch 5/22* |
|
10/27 |
6 |
6 |
6/9 |
|
11/3 |
Special topic: DNA microarrays |
Special topic: protein arrays |
Special topic: metabolic profiling* |
|
11/10 |
Ch 20 |
Ch 20 |
Ch 20 |
|
11/17 |
Special Topic: plant Breeding |
Special Topic: GMO’s |
Ch 19* |
|
11/24 |
PROJECT 2 DUE NO CLASS |
THANKSGIVING |
THANKSGIVING |
|
12/1 |
Ch 19 |
Special Topic: DNA Fingerprinting applications |
Ch 21 |
|
12/8 |
Ch 21 |
Ch 23 |
Ch 23 |
*Homework Due
PROJECT1: Pick a popular press article about genetics. In two pages (double spaced) explain the science behind the article and demonstrate you understand it. This can be done in groups of up to three people. Each group will turn in one project. You must register your articles by 9/15 and give a copy to Darek. Register fast- an article may be selected by only one group. Individuals who have not selected an article by 9/15 will be assigned an article and will be expected to complete the assignment alone.
PROJECT2: Read the
section of Jurassic park handed out.
Comment on why this technology is not feasible. Use scientific arguments
only. You can watch