Genetic disorders project
Each student will be responsible for a project on a particular genetic disorder. Now that the entire human genome has been successfully mapped, specific location of mutation causing the disorder will be expected to be included in your discussion. You may find the following website useful as a starting point on the Human Genome Project information
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosomes
Also to be included:
History of the disorder (very brief)
Experiments – context +question addressed
– Description of data/results
– Conclusion
Frequency of occurrence of the disorder in the population
Specific location of chromosomal defect and the nature of the defect
Symptoms and description of the disorder
Lethality of the disorder
The format of the project is to produce a 1 to 2 page report on the disorder (1000-1500 words plus pictures, diagrams and bibliography)
The report should be word processed in Word or a format that is fully Word compatible.
Evaluation:
APPLICATION
Introduction
Organization of information
Clarity of presentation
Conclusion
COMMUNICATION
Content at appropriate level
Quality and accuracy of content
Completed bibliography
Include an annotated bibliography of all your sources
Choice of topics on a first serve basis —NO REPEATS
You will have one classroom period to gather information ____________________
Due date for your report is ________________________
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