Cancer Assignment
November 30, 2005
We are going to start a new project on the topic of cancer. For this assignment you will:
A) Read the following website and answer the following questions about cancer: (write the answers in your lab book)http://cancer.duke.edu/pated/pfrcnews/PFRCNewsletterFebruary04.asp (You can use any website, but this one is pretty good)
Questions:
1) How many cells do we have in our body?
2) What is a stem cell? How does a liver cell differ from a stomach cell?
3) What is a cell’s main purpose in life?
4) How does cancer get started? (carcinogenesis?)
5) What is a mistake in a cell’s genetic information called?
6) How does a cell usually deal with these mistakes?
7) What is apoptosis?
8) What is the “perfect storm” that can lead to cancer?
9) What is the “secret” to cancer’s success?
10) What is the key to preventing and treating cancer?
B) You will chose a specific type of cancer that you will make a poster to present your research. The way to find a specific type of cancer is to do a search for “types of cancer” and see what you get. I don’t want too many people doing the same type of cancer, so you will have to tell me what type you are doing, and if it’s already taken you might have to chose a new topic.
C) Your report will include:
1) A Nice Looking Title (2 points)
2) An Introduction to what cancer is in general (4 points)
3) An Introduction to the type of cancer you are researching (8 points)
a) What part of the body does it affect?
b) What are the symptoms, how do you know you have it? What are the effects?
c) What are the treatments, what is the survival rate for people with this type of cancer?
4) What organizations, societies, or groups are there to support people with this type of cancer? Where can you find more information about it? (4 points)
5) Your sources. Paste the websites that you used to get your information. (2 points)
Punnett and Pedigree
November 7, 2005
Practice with Punnett Squares and Pedigrees
Do you best to do the questions before looking at the answers. Print this page and have someone sign you off that you “completed” the exercise. Who knows, some of these might be on the test! Try all four.
1. Luby’s Bio Help. http://www.borg.com/~lubehawk/psquprac.htm
Signed-off By:
2. University of Cincinatti http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio105/geneprob.htm
Signed-off By:
3. University of Virginia http://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/pedhint.html
Signed-off By:
4. Ohio State University http://www.mansfield.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/biol1128.htm
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Biotech Syllabus
November 3, 2005
Biotechnology 1 Syllabus
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Mr. Chinn and Ms. Chu Galileo Academy of Science & Technology Office/Room: 103 Contact: 749-3430 ext: 3103 Email: misterchinn@yahoo.com teacher_chu@hotmail.com |
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3:05 – 3:30 (Or schedule appointments for after school meetings |
1st year Biotechnology pathway course description: Biotechnology and Human Genetics (I) is a year-long course, delivered in two modules:
· 1st Semester: We will explore possible careers in the field of biotechnology. You will learn the basic principles and concepts of genetics and genetic engineering techniques.
· 2nd Semester: We will continue our learning of standard laboratory techniques and applications of these techniques in real-life science.
The course will consist of class lectures, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, and weekly laboratories.
Prerequisites:
Biotechnology & Human Genetics (I) is an upper level elective course offered to students who have completed 1 year of biology and 1 year of chemistry (may be taken concurrently). This course is the first of the 2-year series in the biotechnology pathway. Students who are interested in learning more about biotechnology and possible careers in the field may be selected to continue on for the second year course in the biotechnology pathway.
Course Outline:
Fall Semester
1. Laboratory safety and career exploration
2. Basic Biochemistry (Review)
3. Basic Cell Biology (Review)
4. Mendelian Genetics
5. DNA Structure
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Pipet and standard laboratory equipment handling
b. Bacteria & Virus (Vector & Plasmid)
c. Gel Electrophoresis
d. Bacterial culture and colony streaking
e. Plasmid preparation
f. Restriction digestion
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: 2 lab exams and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Spring Semester
1. DNA Replication
2. Protein Synthesis
3. Gene Regulation
4. Human Genetics (Diseases)
5. Bioethics (Risk Analysis)
6. Fundamental Biotechnology Techniques & Concepts
a. Ligation (vector and insert)
b. PCR
c. Transformation
Quizzes: Announced quizzes
Exams: One midterm and one final exam
Lab book: Required to keep a lab notebook. You will be graded periodically.
Rules and Policies:
“You Have the Right to Learn, and I Have the Right to Teach.”
General Rules
In any classroom, rules and policies are created to provide the best and the safest learning environment possible. In addition to following all Galileo and District rules, Mr. Chinn/Ms. Chu’s rules are as follows:
1. Students are to show respect to the teacher and to their fellow students
2. Students should support one another and work together as a team
3. Students are to be on task; no unauthorized experiments or playing with equipment
4. Students are responsible for their own actions at all times
Safety Precautions (Parents must read & sign off) X
Room 103 is used to teach biology and biotechnology all day; therefore, many dangerous pieces of equipment and harmful chemicals are present. For your safety and the safety of others, inappropriate classroom behavior will be dealt with immediately and with harsh consequences. Inappropriate classroom behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Any unauthorized experiment or horseplay in class/lab (Absolutely forbidden)
2. Abuse of classroom property, including equipment, lab materials, books, etc.
3. Excessive talking in class that disrupts or distracts from classroom operations (Constructive discussion of relevant science topics during class time in an orderly manner is welcome.)
4. Disrespect shown toward the teacher, either verbally or physically (This will result in an automatic referral out of the classroom)
5. Disruptive behavior toward others, such as paper throwing, name calling, cursing, picking on students, physical threats, etc.
Equipment & chemical handling (Parents must read & sign off) X .
It is important to follow directions on proper handling of equipment and chemicals. All equipments used in biotechnology course are extremely expensive. When a student is found to be responsible for braking equipment (from lack of care), parent conference will be set up and student’s grade may be affected.
Many chemicals used in biotechnology class are harmful if treated improperly. Student must follow instructor’s directions when handling chemicals to avoid contact or accident. Student who shows lack of care when handling chemicals in class will be removed from classroom and parent conference will be set up to discuss dangerous classroom behavior. If no improvement is shown, student will be dropped from the course to ensure the safety of all students and teacher in the class.
Consequences
When an inappropriate behavior is observed, any one or more of the following actions will be taken:
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with student
3. Detention and call to parent/guardian
4. Immediate referral to the dean’s office, call to a parent, and parent-teacher-student conference
Other Important Issues
1. Students are expected to be on time as signified by the bell. Habitual lateness will affect your grades.
2. You may use the bathroom during the period. But don’t abuse this privilege, if you are asking to use the “bathroom” everyday, you may be denied permission to leave.
3. Cheating on exams or copying the work of other students will result in a failing grade and a referral to the dean.
4. Parents must excuse all absences. Work missed due to excused absences can be made up for no penalty within two school days after returning to class. Work missed for unexcused absences (cuts) cannot be made up and will adversely affect grades.
Grading Policies
General Grading Procedures
Students need to keep track of their own grades. Every 2-3 weeks, class grades will be posted in a designated area using a personal ID number. Your grade will be based on the total number of points you earned throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the highest total number of points from the two biotechnology classes will be adjusted to 100% and the rest of the students’ grades will be adjusted accordingly as well.
Grading Scale
A 100% to 90 %
B 89% to 80%
C 79% to 70 %
D 69 to 60%
F Below 60%
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are due on the designated “due dates”. Each day that the assignment is late, there will be a 20% penalty subtracted from the total points earned. Example:
· A 30-point assignment due on Wednesday is turned in on Friday. Let’s say you would have received 24 out of 30 points. But since you handed the assignment in 2 days late, you lose 20% each day (40% total), for a revised score of 14 points (60% of 24).
· Even if you would have scored a perfect 30 points, the highest possible points you can earn on this late assignment is 18 (30 points X 60%)
Binder Check
There will be pop (unannounced) binder checks. You are expected to bring your science binder to class every time class meets. Each binder check is worth 20 points and you will need to have all your work and class notes in chronological order at the time of the pop check. There will be no make-up binder checks whether it is an excused absence or not.
Extra Credit
There are only two ways to earn extra credit:
1. By correctly answering extra credit questions on exams
2. By participating in the extra credit activities offered throughout the semester
Important: Do not ask me for an extra credit project at the end of the semester to boost your grades. Your effort for this course is evaluated continuously throughout the semester. You will not be given extra credit to pass this class based on one single project.
Tracking Your Grades
You are also responsible for keeping track of your assignments and grades using your assignment log (this should be in the front of your biotechnology binder). Proof is required when there is a discrepancy between your assignment log and my grade book. Without proof, the grades in my grade book will be final.
SPECIAL NOTE:
You are invited to come ask me questions anytime before, during, or after class. I want to know about your progress so I can help you. Please do NOT wait until the last minute to ask questions. I can also schedule meeting time if that is more convenient for you or your parents/guardian. As always, excuses are only excuses; they cannot get you out of responsibilities in life. If you have been successful using excuses to get you out of trouble in the past, do not expect that to work now in my classroom or later when you graduate into the “real world”.
