Incorporating Original Genomics Research into Genetics and Molecular Biology Courses

 

Brad Goodner and Kathy Wheeler

Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2005, Volume 26

Abstract

Genomics and bioinformatics have revolutionized biology over the past few years, but their impact on education has lagged. A new revolution is possible in the undergraduate curriculum. We have found novel ways to incorporate genomics research into the laboratory components of several courses. In this chapter, we show how we accomplish the typical skill development goals in a genetics or molecular biology course while accomplishing novel research, and provide the protocols for three such research projects that can be modified to suit the course goals or the instructor’s research interests.

Keywords:  molecular mapping, functional genomics, gene fusions

Bowling Green State University, Ohio (2004)