Event Title
Genomics in the Classroom: Unraveling the Dot Chromosome of Drosophila ananassae
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Spanish
Mentor Information
Martin Burg
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 1
Start Date
10-4-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 10:00 AM
Keywords
Life Science, Technology
Abstract
Drosophila Genomics is a course that offers a unique opportunity for students to contribute to a real-time research project, through support of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP). Through instructional tutorials, students use computer programs to identify and assist in the resolution of DNA sequence inconsistencies, a process known as 'sequence finishing'. The current project focuses on finishing the sequence of the unusually large 4th (dot) chromosome of D. ananassae. Once students have completed DNA sequence finishing, each student annotates a large segment of DNA from the D. biarmipes dot chromosome. In the process of annotation, students apply their understanding of gene structure to build models of genes in a specific species, using D. melanogaster as a reference species. Students gain experience accessing internet databases and use of genome analysis tools in identifying genes. Students' finished work is submitted to the GEP for inclusion in future publications.
Genomics in the Classroom: Unraveling the Dot Chromosome of Drosophila ananassae
Henry Hall Atrium 1
Drosophila Genomics is a course that offers a unique opportunity for students to contribute to a real-time research project, through support of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP). Through instructional tutorials, students use computer programs to identify and assist in the resolution of DNA sequence inconsistencies, a process known as 'sequence finishing'. The current project focuses on finishing the sequence of the unusually large 4th (dot) chromosome of D. ananassae. Once students have completed DNA sequence finishing, each student annotates a large segment of DNA from the D. biarmipes dot chromosome. In the process of annotation, students apply their understanding of gene structure to build models of genes in a specific species, using D. melanogaster as a reference species. Students gain experience accessing internet databases and use of genome analysis tools in identifying genes. Students' finished work is submitted to the GEP for inclusion in future publications.