Designer Genes: What Makes Each of Us Unique

Background: Students learn about DNA, genes, and chromosomes. They will get to see actual karyotypes showing whole human chromosomes, genetic maps, and examples of DNA test results.
Activity: Students will analyze the ``genetic makeup'' of special ``DNA cookie critters'', load electrophoresis gels with ``DNA samples'' and ``solve'' a genetic mystery by analyzing a karyotype or DNA fingerprint in small groups.
Presenter: Dr. Chris Curran
Occupation or Job Title: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, NKU
Preferred contact: curranc1 at nku.edu
Second contact: (859) 572-6914
Education (Degrees, Field of Study): BS, MS, Biological Sciences; PhD Environmental Genetics
Postal Address for thank you letter:
Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099

Special Restrictions, Requirements or Notices:

I teach late afternoons/early evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I can't present on those days. M-W-F are fine except when we have Friday dept. meetings (occasionally)

Please allow 2 weeks notice. SC344 Nunn Drive, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099

Special Restrictions, Requirements or Notices:

My Fall Semester teaching schedule prevents me from doing school outreach on Monday and Friday afternoons.
Please schedule at least 2 weeks in advance.