2013 Teacher Courses

BIOTECHNOLOGY: THE BASICS
July 22-26, 2013, 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch provided.

This course is designed to introduce teachers to the fundamentals of biotechnology. The course will begin with a review of DNA structure and function. From there we will explore how different tools are used to investigate and analyze DNA. Topics include DNA extraction, micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and bacterial transformation. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss bioethics and stem cells, develop your laboratory preparatory skills, and collaborate with other teachers to integrate biotechnology into your curriculum. If your knowledge of biotechnology is limited or you want to brush up on basic biotechnology techniques, this is the course for you!

Course Fee: $500 (A limited number of scholarships are available.)

Graduate Education Credit: Viterbo University will offer 3 graduate education credits for an additional cost of $330. 1-3 Edgewood College credits will also be offered for an additional cost of $160 per credit.

BIOTECHNOLOGY: BEYOND THE BASICS
July 29 - August 2, 2013, 9:00am-4:00pm, lunch provided.

This course is designed to help teachers bring advanced biotechnology concepts to the classroom by focusing on gene expression. Topics include:  polymerase chain reaction, short tandem repeat (STR) forensic DNA analysis, ligation, microarrays, and protein purification. Pre-requisites: Biotechnology: The Basics or a working knowledge of micropipetting, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, genetic identity testing, and polymerase chain reaction. In addition, there will be opportunities to discuss science social media and collaborate with other teachers to integrate biotechnology into your curriculum. If you feel comfortable with basic biotechnology techniques, but want to learn advanced concepts from this rapidly developing field, this is the course for you!

Course Fee: $500 (A limited number of scholarships are available.)

Graduate Education Credit:  Viterbo University will offer 3 graduate education credits for an additional cost of $330. 1-3 Edgewood College credits will also be offered for an additional cost of $160 per credit.