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HUMAN GENE DISCOVERY LABORATORY : A Problem-Based Learning Experience
A single-semester elective combines Mendelian and molecular genetics in a problem-solving format. Students encounter a genetic disease scenario, construct a family pedigree, and try to confirm their medical diagnoses through laboratory experiences. Encouraged to generate ideas as they test their hyp...
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Published in: | The American biology teacher 2006-11, Vol.68 (9), p.538-543 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | A single-semester elective combines Mendelian and molecular genetics in a problem-solving format. Students encounter a genetic disease scenario, construct a family pedigree, and try to confirm their medical diagnoses through laboratory experiences. Encouraged to generate ideas as they test their hypotheses, students realize the importance of data collection, analysis, and teamwork. |
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ISSN: | 0002-7685 1938-4211 |
DOI: | 10.1662/0002-7685%282006%2968%5B538%3AHGDLAP%5D2.0.CO%3B2 |