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Genome
An "extra credit" opportunity
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The human genome is currently the focus of intense research around the world. We are finding many applications for genomic research in physiology --and more are found every day. For that reason, to understand modern anatomy & physiology one must also understand the basics of the human genome.
This activity is divided into several parts to make it easier. Each part requires some reading in the book Genome:The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters by Matt Ridley. 2000. Perennial. (available as hardcover or paperback). This book is organized by "chromosome number" rather than by "chapter number" so pay attention to the assignments below. Review questions to help you study are included in the separate page called Genome Questions.
There is a separate online lab quiz on WebCT for each part of the Genome Lab.
November 15 is the deadline for Extra Credit activities. |
Want to take a short break for a song?
How about Jonathon Coulton's song That Spells DNA
(lyrics)
Part 1
1. Read the Introduction to the Genome book. Use the appropriate review questions to assist your learning.
2. Watch the PBS Nova program Cracking the Code of Life
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Use the following outline of the film's 16 "chapters" to help you remember what you learn. I suggest printing it out and taking notes as you watch (or cut-&-pasting it into your word processor, open in a second window as you watch each clip, and typing your notes into the outline). If you don't take notes, you won't remember enough detail to answers the quiz . . . and you'll have to rewatch it. See also the hint that follows the outline.
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HINT: If you want to, you can print out the transcript to highlight or to take notes as you view each segment of the film --or as a review of its contents.
When you are finished with Part 1, take the online test Genome 1 on WebCT
Part 2
1. Read about Chromosomes 1 through 4 in the book Genome.
2. Use the appropriate review questions to assist your learning.
3. After reading assigned passages, click here to see the "big picture" of DNA and its relationship to your body and its function. Make sure that you become familiar with these concepts (some you will find in the book, some in the online activity, some may need a little research on the web or in the library):
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When you are finished with Part 2, take the online test Genome 2 on WebCT
Part 3
1. Read about Chromosomes 5 through 9 in the book Genome
2. Use the appropriate review questions to assist your learning.
3. After reading the assigned passages, click here to explore some code from the human genome. Make sure that you become familiar with these concepts (some you will find in the book, some in the online activity, some need a little research on the web or in the library):
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When you are finished with Part 3, take the online test Genome 3 on WebCT
Part 4
Read about Chromosomes 10 through 17 in the book Genome.
Use the appropriate review questions to assist your learning.
When you are finished with Part 4, take the online test Genome 4 on WebCT
Part 5
Read about Chromosomes 18 through 22 in Genome
Use the appropriate review questions to assist your learning.
When you are finished with Part 5, take the online test Genome 5 on WebCT
