| Course Description
This course examines developmental processes from the
perspective of embryology, molecular biology and human genetics.
Emphasis will be placed on organ system development,
related abnormalities and their interactions through different life
stages: prenatal, infancy, childhood and adulthood. This course
provides a define focus on developmental processes.
Previous attendees in Biology 612 and 614 are
encouraged to apply. Biology 612 carries three graduate credit hours
that may be applied to teacher re-certification and graduate degree
programs.
Curriculum
The course is 5 days (approximately 40 hours) in length
consisting of lectures and activities. The course day is divided into
morning sessions (8:00-12:00) of lectures on the campus of the Greenwood
Genetic Center and afternoon sessions (1:30-4:30) of labs and group
activities either at the Center or at Lander University. Selected text for the course is
Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics.
Course Objectives
- The course will present the role of genetics
throughout human development.
- The course will provide information regarding the
interactions of embryology, molecular biology and human genetics at
different life stages.
- The course will emphasize the relevance and
application of genetics in the classroom.
- The course will emphasize the importance of these
disciplines at both the professional and personal levels.
Course Requirements
Developmental Genetics is a graded, graduate level
course requiring:
- Attendance for all 5 days of instruction,
approximately 40 hours
- Participation in all activities
- Completion of all assigned readings and questions
- Submission of one inquiry based or problem based
approach to teaching this topic
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Registration
Registrations are invited from science teachers who
instruct at the high school and college levels. The level of instruction
assumes the applicants have some biology and human genetics training.
The graduate level course credit will be given through the Lander
University Department of Biology. (registration
form)
Accommodations
- A block of rooms will be held at the Fairfield
Inn and Suites at a cost of $72.00 plus taxes per room per night.
Please contact the hotel at 864-330-3300 by May 17, 2007 to make
your reservation. Rooms are being held under the name of Educational
Week.
- Dormitory housing at Lander University is
available. Additional information will be provided at a later date.
Topics and Activities
To highlight these developmental processes, activities
will include:
- An in-depth study of a genetic disorder
- Discussions of childhood developmental
disabilities
- Analysis of adult-onset diseases
- Analysis of the aging process
- Coordinated lab sessions or activities
- Ethical and social implications of disease,
genetic testing, and treatment
Cost
A registration fee of $150.00 is due with the
registration form.
The registration deadline is May 18, 2007. This fee covers all course
materials, daily morning coffee, and daily lunch. South Carolina
teachers receive 3 graduate credit hours through Lander University’s
department of biological sciences. Registration fee after May 18th is
$175.00.
Class size is
limited to 25 participants
Registration
deadline is May 18, 2007
Course
Coordinators
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