Guide 8B Gene Tech
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Gene Tech Objectives
Genetic Technologies
Match different forms of visualization with the information that is being conveyed; and diagram the steps involved in cutting, copying, and moving pieces of DNA.
Epigenetics
Describe what epigenetics is and how environmental factors can impact DNA expression; list the steps of reproductive cloning and provide examples of animals that have been cloned; and diagram basic eye structure and note significant evolutionary changes over time.
GMOs
Describe what gene editing is, where the process originated, and the impact of precise DNA manipulation; and list the types of genetically modified organisms that have been produced, the techniques used, and rationales.
Fish
Provide the characteristics of fish, including key structures used to distinguish fish from other living vertebrates; and describe fish in hatcheries including life stages, feeding, and carrying capacity.
Gene Tech Quiz
Quiz Directions
Complete all four sections and take the quiz on Canvas.
Use the learning objectives above to guide your studying.
Gene Tech Media
Introduced in Genetic Technologies section of this guide:
Data Visualization
For this media assignment, you are producing a data visualization. This could be your quadrat data, data you already have collected in the past, or new data you collect for this assignment. The data does not need to be related to animals, but does need to be related to some type of natural phenomenon. For example, you could use weather data, the number of hours a pet sleeps, calories in a daily diet, the size of populations in different areas, etc.
Your data visualization needs to:
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be in a figure format that you feel accurately represents the data. This could be a line chart, bar chart, scatterplot, pie chart, histogram, cartogram (map), or something less conventional.
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clearly present the data with a title, labels, and/or key as needed.
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have an engaging design that captures attention. This could be color, patterns, texture, 3D modeling, a witty shape, or whatever you create.
Media Directions
To be completed after taking the quiz on Canvas.
Once you have completed your data visualization, upload it to Canvas. Your visualization can be submitted as a PDF, a word document, a photo of the notes, or even a video. Multiple assignment formats are supported.
Animal Biology Portfolio
Portfolio Directions
Continue adding your quiz answers and media pieces to the final animal biology portfolio. Match your work with one of the nine course learning outcomes. You can review the portfolio requirements here.
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