LFSC 591 Biotechnology I

June 23-27, 2008
3 graduate credits

Syllabus [PDF]
Schedule [PDF]

This theory and hands-on activity workshop is for middle school, high school and community college instructors new to teaching biotechnology, genetics and molecular biology, as well as seasoned teachers wishing to refresh their laboratory skills. Taught by Drs. William Eggleston and Joseph Chinnici; VCU, Deborah Neely-Fisher; J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Kristen Householder; Hanover County Public Schools and Sharon Entwistle; Chesterfield County Public Schools. Emphases will include developing course objectives/curricula and classroom activities such as identifying and ordering supplies and equipment, laboratory safety, proper use of equipment, pipetting, proficiency in preparing, running and analyzing agarose gels, sterile technique, dilutions and more.

Lead instructor
Dr. William Eggleston
E-mail: weggles@vcu.edu

For more information about these workshops contact Anna Jones at (804) 828-8831 or Dr. Dick Rezba at (804) 828-1334.