CLEAPSS Gene Technology in Schools Event
- Time:
- 09:30 - 15:30
- Date:
- 8 July 2015
- Venue:
- Mathematics and Science Learning Centre The Grahams Hills Building 29 University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ
For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .
Event details
This new practical course introduces the full range of current techniques used for investigative practical gene technology in schools, looks towards the future of practical work in cellular genetics and considers the potential of apparatus that is becoming available to schools. There will also be discussion about opportunities that may become available following changes in the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) legislations.
What will the course include?
- the techniques that BTEC (Level 3) Applied Science students need to a complete portfolio of evidence for module 18, DNA technology, Health and Safety, and ethical aspects will be fully considered
- extraction and purification of DNA by PCR
- manipulation of DNA using enzymes
- gel electrophoresis for separation and analysis of DNA fragments
- genetic modification of bacteria
This course is subject to revision, so please check CLEAPSS website for latest details.