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=[|genetic engineering]MODULE 1.9= =I. Topic Title:=

Gene Technology and Current Issues in Genetics

=II. Topic Description:=

This topic focuses on the recent developments in the field of gene technology or genetic engineering as well as the current issues that arise from the application of genetic technology or genetic engineering in industry, agriculture and medicine.

=III. Terminal Objectives:=

= = 1. to become familiar with the basic steps used in gene technology or genetic engineering 2. to increase awareness about the current issues arising from the application of genetic engineering or gene technology in industry, agriculture and medicine

=IV. Content Presentation:=

Countless science fictiion stories have been written about genetics experiments gone awry, or about human clones taking over the planet. In more positive stories, people dream of an era when gene manipulation rids the world of disease. What is genetic engineering ? And what possible effects might it have on our lives?

1. Porcedure/Steps in Genetic Engineering To become familar with the basic steps carried out in genetic engineering click this: [|Genetic Engineering]

2. Current Issues in Gene Technology To heighten your awareness regarding current issues in gene technology click this: [|Current Issues] =V. Activities:=

For some activities to reinforce what you have already learned about genetic engineering and accompanying current issues, click this: [|genetic engineering,]

=VI. References:= = = 1. Procedure/Steps in Genetic Engineering: http://www.fhsu.edu/chemistry/twiese/360/molbio/sld010.htm 2. Current Issues in Gene Technology: http://www.geocities.com/geneinfo/facts/facontentsfr.html 3. Activities: http://www.tandl.vt.edu/scied/alumni/portfolios_00/megeorg2/dnaunit.html

=VII. Assessment:=

For self-evaluation click this: [|Quiz] =VIII. Disclaimer and Copyright Notice=

media type="custom" key="11960" =IX. Topic Writer:=

avelindacabrido@gmail.com

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