HEREDITY & GENETICS 2009


Dates: July 13-17

Location: University of Utah, Health Sciences Education Building

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This intensive, engaging course explores:

  • DNA, from structure to proteins
  • Inheritance, adaptations and reproductive strategies
  • Biotechnology applications such as stem cells, cloning, gene therapy, personalized medicine and genetics and addiction
  • Bioethical issues related to genetic technologies

All course content is designed to address Utah Science Core Curriculum Standards and National Science Education Standards for grades 7-12.

During the course you will:

  • Engage in classroom-ready activities, carry out experiments, and experience a variety of teaching as assessment strategies
  • Take part in discussions with University of Utah scientists about the cutting-edge research carried out in their laboratories
  • Take home an extensive CD-ROM of lesson plans, activities and resources

FEES

Course fee: $275

University of Utah Credit (optional): $40 for 3 semester hours of graduate credit from the Department of Human Genetics

Deposit: $40, made payable to the University of Utah

REGISTRATION

Registration Requirements (complete both):

       Online registration

       USOE Registration Form (PDF)

Due Date: May 1, 2009

Mail USOE Registration Forms and Deposit to:

Molly Malone
attn: H&G Registration
15 North 2030 East, Room 2160
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5330