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University of Kansas Curriculum and Instruction 896 Off Campus Line # 89119

Instructors: Debra L. Collins, M.S.and Rebecca Knetter, PhD

Date: Summer 1998 (Monday-Friday)

Prerequisite: Basic biology, genetics, or related course work with approval of instructor

Credit: 2 hours graduate credit (Must be admitted to the graduate school of the Univ. of Kansas)

Instructions: Complete as many of the following assignments as possible prior to the workshop; some can be done during evenings at the workshop. Educators (secondary, community college, etc.) and non-educators (those who are not teachers) requirements are all due by August 10, 1998:

1. Complete as applicable:
   • EDUCATORS: Create and submit a genetics lesson plan to be used with your students. This lesson is to be submitted prior to the workshop for peer discussion. Use the Curricular Idea Form.
   • NON-EDUCATORS: Write a paper reviewing current literature on applications of human genome technology. Complete a Review of Literature Form.

2. Attend 45 hours of workshop instruction Applications of Human Genome Technology I.

3. Complete a Family History Form and Family History Information Sheet for a simulated genetic counseling session. see Genetic Counseling Session Simulation Instruction Form.

4. Complete five of the following using the Critique Forms: (see Resource List for materials to critique)
   • Books Critique Form
   • Hands-on Materials Critique Form
   • Journal Article Critique Form (publications after January 1, 1997)
   • Software - Computer Programs Critique Form
   • Videotapes Critique Form

5. Complete an internet assignment which includes cross-references to world wide web sites for students about human genetics. Use the Human Genome Project Internet Exercise Form I.

6. Complete as applicable:
   • EDUCATORS: Develop and submit a revised genetics unit to use with students incorporating workshop information and resources into curriculum. Use Human Genetics Student Unit Form.
   • NON-EDUCATORS: Complete the Human Genetics Take-Home Test.
     

Completion Date for Grades: An "incomplete" will be posted as your grade if materials are received after August 1, 1998 (most students). Those receiving an "incomplete" must turn in all required materials by August 10^th. The grade will then be changed to a letter grade in mid-September. After this, if you wish to receive a transcript with your grade, use the Request for Transcript Form (which will be given to you at the workshop) to send to the university for the late grade posting.

Textbooks and Course Materials:

• Genetics and You, John F. Jackson, Humana Press, 1996, $9.95 paperback, ISBN# 0-89603-330-9
• A Dictionary of Genetics, Robert C. King and William D. Stansfield, Oxford Press, 1996, $24.95 paperback, ISBN# 0-19509-442-5
• Genetics Education Materials Resource List, Genetics Education Center, /gec/resource.html

   

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