Genetic Engineering Series
Come join us as we embark on a journey to the world of the genetic code and learn how to change the DNA sequence of living organisms.
PROGRAMME
Genetic Engineering Series
SCHEDULE
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5th, 7th & 9th December 2022
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12th,14th & 16th December 2022
TIME
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10:00am to 1:00pm
DURATION
6 hours
TRAINING
Onsite class
ONSITE VENUES
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2 Sims Close
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Bukit Timah
SIZE OF WORKSHOP
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Minimum - 6 students
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Maximum - 12 students
AGE GROUPS
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7 to 9 years old
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10 to 16 years old
PRICE:
$330
*NTUC member enjoys 10% discount
In this six-hour workshop, students will learn about the exciting possibilities of genetic engineering which allows DNA modification of bacteria, plants, and animals. Students will be exposed to wide-ranging applications of genetic engineering in medical health, climate change, and global food supply.
Highlights of the workshop : Students will observe live cells under microscope and learn how to insert the green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene (originally found in jellyfishes) into the DNA of non-pathogenic bacteria so that the bacteria will produce green fluorescence under UV light.
COURSE DETAILS:
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On-site Programme
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7 to 16 years old
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3 sessions x 2-hour workshop
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Current applications of biotechnology: genetic engineering and DNA editing
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Hands-on experience of DNA editing via GFP bacterial transformation
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Microscopic observations of live cells
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Micropipette techniques
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Bacterial cultivation and transformation techniques
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Benefits and drawbacks of modifying an organism's DNA
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Research and analytical skills
