1. Read in Genetic Engineering: Ch's 3
& 4. 2. As a group, prepare a brief case presentation
relating to the selected focus area: DNA, central dogma,
& evolution. The following steps need to be
included: 2) What background information is needed? What are the
relevant facts & how should they be assessed? 3) What type of experts and/or stakeholders need to be
consulted? 4) What are the values involved? 5) What are the possible solutions? How are the better
solutions chosen? 6) How should the decision making process be
organized? Each group should be prepared to make a 20 minute
presentation of the selected case and the summary of the six
steps above. Select one representative to give the main
presentation- the others may chime in where appropriate. You
may use the board, overhead, or PowerPoint. Let me know of
your needs in advance. 3. Explore on-line & in literature for case
ideas to use 2/26: In vitro molecular biology. Look
for something that focuses on an aspect or process covered
in ch. 5. Be prepared to bring these ideas to class 2/19 to
organize for the following week. [Heads up: This process
will be repeated again next week for chapter 6.] In class: 1. Select focus for case ideas for next week:
In vitro molecular biology. [See 2
below.] 2. Brief historical overview of biotechnology-
ET 3. Case presentations: DNA, central dogma, &
evolution- groups 4. IRB's & legal system [carried over from
last week]- ET 1. Read in Genetic Engineering: Ch 5. 2. As a group, prepare a brief case presentation
relating to the selected focus area: In vitro
molecular biology. The following steps need to be
included: 2) What background information is needed? What are the
relevant facts & how should they be assessed? 3) What type of experts and/or stakeholders need to be
consulted? 4) What are the values involved? 5) What are the possible solutions? How are the better
solutions chosen? 6) How should the decision making process be
organized? Each group should be prepared to make a 20 minute
presentation of the selected case and the summary of the six
steps above. Select one representative to give the main
presentation- the others may chime in where appropriate. You
may use the board, overhead, or PowerPoint. Let me know of
your needs in advance. 3. Explore on-line & in literature for case
ideas to use 3/1: Gene therapy. Look for something that
focuses on an aspect or process covered in ch. 6. Be
prepared to bring these ideas to class 2/26 to organize for
the following week.
Assignment, due 2/19/03:1) Identify the key issues and dilemmas. What
are the ethical problems?
a. Each group organizes preparation and
presentation strategy for one case.
b. Individual responsibilities assigned and lead
presenter selected.
For next week:1) Identify the key issues and dilemmas. What
are the ethical problems?
Updated 2/17/03 by thatcher@sonoma.edu