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Biomedical Technology--Genetics
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Introduction
Biomedical Technology -- Genetics Unit
The student will be able to: 
- Utilize resources to identify ethical issues of genetic therapy.
- Utilize resources to identify current issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.
- Utilize resources to identify the role of DNA in genetics.
- Discuss the pro's and con's of genetic therapy.
- Utilize resources to identify careers (including titles, description of job tasks, educational requirements, salary range, and desirability) within the field of Biomedical Technology.
A search tool that may be used if you do not receive enough information.
A web site that may be used if you need more information on gene therapy/technology.
A web site that may be used if you need more information on the Human Genome Project.
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Web Resources
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Wiley Journal Onnet Examines issues of gene therapy development and medical uses. Includes ethical issues and history information.
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Sciencekomm's MedBioWorld
Site for medical & bioscience journals, associations, & databases. Most links/journals are very technical.
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Your Genes, Your ChoiceYour Genes, Your Choices describes the Human Genome Project,the science behind it, and the ethical, legal, and social issues that are raised by the project. This internet book was written as part of the Science + Literacy for Health project of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Contains scenario based issues.
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Learn and Explore BiologyBiology/Chemistry tutorials starting with the basics, college tutorias with VR applications and Java. Also Chem-4-Kids for basics and a 3D virtual Reality Biological Molecules.
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The Genomics Lexicon
Database of terms and definitions used in the study of genetics. The Genomics Lexicon, a joint project of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the Foundation for Genetic Medicine, Inc. (FGM), is a searchable database of terms and definitions.
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Human Genome Information Project
Homepage of a Human Genome Project site with links to information on the human genome, including: mapping development, Medicine, Legal/ethical issues, and education.
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Evolution: Theory & Science
UCMP provides exhibits that trace evolutionary thought as it has developed over time.
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National Human Genome Project
Report on general issues of the Human Genome Project. Includes links to ethical issues from the first analysis of the human genome project.
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NC Biotechnology Center Listing of current careers within Biotechnology field, especially in fields of research, development, and manufacturing.
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The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research/MIT Center for Genome Research
Describes the role The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research/MIT Center for Genome Research plays in the Human Genome Project. Includes other genome research and links to research, HGP, and genetics sites.
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Work Space
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Evaluation
New Document
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Objectives
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Exemplary Performance
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Mastery
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Partial Mastery
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Awareness/Non-mastery
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Unsatisfactory
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1. Utilize resources to identify ethical issues of genetic therapy.
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10
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Lists, defines, and discusses in detail 3 or more ethical issues. |
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8
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Lists, defines, and breifly discusses 3-5 ethical issues. |
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6
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Lists & defines 2-3 ethical issues. |
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4
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Lists up to 2-3 ethical issues. |
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Responds to objective, but fails to identify any genetic issues. |
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2. Utilize resources to identify current issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.
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10
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Lists, defines, and discusses in detail 3 or more issues. |
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8
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Lists, defines, and breifly discusses 3-5 issues. |
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6
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Lists & defines 2-3 issues. |
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Responds to objective, but fails to identify any issues related to the Human Genome Project. |
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3. Identify the role of DNA in genetics.
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10
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Defines and discusses genes and inheritance. Describes the role that DNA plays in genetics. |
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8
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Defines and discusses relationships of DNA, & genetics. Describes the functioning of DNA. |
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6
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Defines and briefly discusses relationships of DNA & genetics. |
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4
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Defines DNA, gene, and genetics. |
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1
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Responds to objective, but fails to identify any role of DNA in genetics. |
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4. Discuss the pro's and con's of genetic therapy.
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10
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Lists, defines, and discusses, in detail, 3 or more pro's and 3 or more con's. |
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8
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Lists and defines 3 or more pro's and 3 or more con's. |
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6
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Lists and defines 3 or more pro's
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Lists and defines 3 or more con's |
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4
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Lists 3 pro's and 3 con's
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Lists and defines 3 pro's
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Lists and defines 3 con's |
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Responds to objective, but fails to identify any pro's or con's. |
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5. Identify careers (including titles, description of job tasks, educational requirements, salary range, and desirability) within the field of Biomedical Technology.
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10
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Identifies at least 10 biomedical careers. Includes titles, description of job tasks, educational requirements, salary range. List and discusses the personal desirability of each career. |
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8
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Identifies at least 10 biomedical careers. Includes titles, description of job tasks, educational requirements, salary range. Lists the personal desirability of each career. |
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6
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Lists 10 or more careers and indentifies 2 of the following for each career: titles, description of job tasks, educational requirements, salary range. |
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4
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Lists 10 or more careers and identifies which are desirable and which are not. Identifies career desirability. |
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Responds to objective, but fails to identify any careers. |
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Run Rubric
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