Course Description
DNA Technology will provide an in-depth focus on the field that has developed recently as a result of discoveries based on knowledge of DNA. This should provide students with a better understanding of information they are facing on a daily basis concerning DNA. They will also take a close look at a new and exciting industry, the biotechnology industry as a career potential.

Students will trace the timeline of the history of genetics up through the discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. Students will study the basic DNA molecule, make a DNA model and model protein synthesis using such Internet resources as Access Excellence, Biology Hypertextbook, Biology Project and Biology.com. Simple kitchen labs will be performed for the extraction of DNA using common detergent and salt. Technology based on DNA will be addressed including restriction enzymes, DNA fingerprinting, Recombinant DNA and PCR. The class will then examine various applications of the Biotechnology industry such as agriculture, medicine, genetic, and forensics. We will be involved in WebQuests concerning cloning and genetically engineered foods and will propose legislation on these controversial topics. Finally ethical issues and scientific concerns will be debated on-line.

Delivery Method

• Email
• Internet
• Streaming Audio
• Streaming Video
• Telephone

Prerequisites
Biology

Course Materials
Virtual High School will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. While there is no additional cost for course materials, there is an additional charge for shipping. Students are required to return such course materials to course instructor upon completion of the course.