To provide insight and hands-on experience on current topics in Biomedical and Clinical Research. Our motto: "Learn Science by Doing Science". At the end of this course, students will be able: 1) to obtain first hand experience with some of the cellular and biochemical principles concerning biotechnology. 2) to become familiar with some of the equipment and techniques commonly used in recombinant DNA research. 3) to develop laboratory and library skills used in conducting experiments and writing scientific reports.

The lecture portion of the course will consist of oral presentations given by the instructor and supplemented with overhead transparencies and AV slides. Laboratory exercises and demonstration of modern research techniques will be included. Peer review, cooperative learning, and active discussions with the students will be encouraged. Laboratory progress reports, and homework will be assigned.

No required text. I will give out photo-copies of Laboratory Protocols and necessary background information.

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 0-59%

Your Final Grade for this course will be determined as follows:

Three Lab Progress Reports (3 x 200 pt. @) = 600 total points

Quiz/homework = 300 points

Subjective: Class participation, attendance, etc. = 100 points

Total = 1000 total points possible

Final Grade = Total points earned / 1000 x 100%

Note: All exams, quizzes and written assignments are the property of the School of Natural and Health Sciences, and will be retained by the instructor after reviewing the results with the students.

Students with documented special learning needs may want to inform the instructor so that accommodations may be made, or contact the Barry Office of Services for Students with Disabilities 305-899-3489.

Students should be aware that cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught giving or receiving assistance during quizzes or using cheat sheet, etc. will receive a grade of ZERO for that quiz. This zero grade may not be dropped or made up; and WILL be used when determining the student's final grade. Any student caught cheating a second time will receive a grade of F for the course and will be referred to the program directors for disciplinary action. A plagiarized written assignment will receive a grade of ZERO. (For further information concerning the dishonesty policy, please refer to your Barry University 1998-1999 Catalog; although students are at the high school level, students must abide by the university's dishonesty policy)

There will be three laboratory progress reports (worth 200 points each) and one (1) or two (2) Surprise Quiz/assignments (worth 200 points or 100 points each) during the course. Graded assignments will be returned for review within two weeks. Any assignment turned in late will be worth a maximum of 1/2 credit.

You are expected to attend all classes. The student who is consistently late or absent will not have the same opportunities to ask questions as punctual students who attend each lecture and laboratory session. Therefore, consistent tardiness and/or consistent absence will result in a significantly lower evaluation on class participation. Daily sign-in sheets will be provided for the student's protection. A record of students who arrive late for lecture will be kept. You are responsible for all material covered in lectures or labs.

ABSENCE FROM CLASS IS NO EXCUSE FOR

MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS OR QUIZZES.

Session 1:

Mar 15     Isolation of DNA (lab experimentation).REPORT.

Mar 18     Restriction Endonuclease-gel electrophoresis   (lecture and lab. experimentation).

Session 2:

Mar. 22,25     Restriction Endonuclease-gel electrophoresis (Cont.). REPORT

Session 3:

Mar 29,     Restriction Endonuclease-gel electrophoresis (Cont.).

Apr 1         No Lab (Easter Break)

Session 4:

Apr 5, 8     Standard Curve and Restriction Map Construction

Session 5:

Apr 12, 15     DNA Fingerprinting (lecture and lab. experimentation). REPORT

Session 6:

Apr 19, 22     DNA Fingerprinting (Cont.).

Session 7:

Apr 26, 29     DNA Fingerprinting (Cont.).

Session 8:

May 3         Data Analysis

May 6    Presentations for Parents