biol+4+gene+technologies+issues+SAC

You have already been introduced to GM foods. We will spend Friday's lesson (9th October) going over some other examples of gene technology issues, such as stem cells, genetic testing and gene therapy. You should read about these prior to then. Also check out the web resources section, as there are a couple of useful sites that cover these applications.

You will have a choice as to which gene technology issue you will research. Either GM foods-panacea or poison? or Genetic testing-where is the benefit?

In Friday's lesson you will be given an outline of the PowerPoint presentation that you will need to complete in the following lesson (Monday).

You will be allowed to bring in one double-sided A4 page of notes plus any images (in electronic form). You must be able to write a reference for any information/images you put into the presentation. Make sure you have these before you come into class. Any queries about the SAC, post them below.

Q.In relation to the link between biological, cultural and technological evolution, i am not sure what kind of link you are looking for? //A. Any link at all that you can make is what I am looking for. You might want to read p44 in vol. 8 of the course notes and also the text book (not sure exactly where it is). Or you can have a read of the following page from another textbook. I know that this is not a particularly easy concept.VM// [|biol tech cult evol interact.doc] help! I need a password to open that document

Q. I am doing my sac on GM foods- when talking about human intervention in evolutionary processes do i need to include cloning, transformation, stem cell differentiation, genetic screening and gene therapy? //A. On the 6th slide in the presentation you will see that I have stated and/or other technologies. It is up to you whether you just focus on your own technology or include others. As long as you show an understanding of why we intervene in evolutionary processes that is all that matters. VM//

Q. For the links between biological, cultural and technological evolution, is it the biological evolution of humans that is to be linked or can it be of, say, the plants affected by genetic modification? // A. Humans would be the primary organism to focus on but you are free to make links to any other organisms if you wish. VM //

Q.Hi Voj quick question... for the outline of genetic technology just to clarify that is genetic technology such a PCR or gel electrophoresis yes..? //A. the gene technology will be whatever technology is involved in the topic you are addressing, just remember that this section should just focus on the key steps or processes involved, there is no need to go into a whole lot of fine detail. this is an issue SAC. V////M//

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