Biological+Labs

(Summer 2012, June 26-July 10) A laboratory course will be offered this summer in the department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University. These 10 laboratories which will run on Tuesday June 26-Tuesday July 10 at 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Labs and lectures will be given in room 1-229 in Lilly Hall of Life Sciences at Purdue. During each of these sessions, Professor Anderson will present a background lecture for the labs and discuss how the labs might be used at their schools. Participants will study topics in protein biology and biochemistry such as protein structure, function, isolation, molecular evolution and the detection and molecular basis of human disease. They also carry out experiments on the properties, function and structure of DNA. Techniques used for these experiments include electrophoresis, chromatography, cell fractionation procedures, restriction nuclease mapping and basic DNA cloning techniques. Advice on statistical analysis of their data will be also be provided during this time along with instructions on reading and writing papers from the scientific literature. Additional features of the course are given below along with more detailed descriptions of each laboratory.
 * General Description and Schedule for Biology Labs for High School Biology Teachers**


 * Features:**
 * The labs were designed for teaching second year and AP biology.
 * Participants will receive a total of 40 professional growth points if they attend all 10 sessions.
 * Chemicals will be provided so that teachers can carry out their research projects and selected other experiments with their students during the school year.
 * Instructions for development of innovative laboratories for AP biology and for providing guidance for supervising science fair projects.