OVERALL ACADEMIC GOALS:(1)

All students should develop an understanding of:
- the cell
- molecular basis of heredity
- biological evolution
- abilities of technological design
- understanding about science and technology

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to:
- explain the concept of nuclear transfer/cloning.
- discuss the potential benefits of human nuclear transfer studies.
- explain the concept of the genetic origin of disease
- explain the function of the telomere.

(1) National Science Education Standards," National Research Council; Nat'l Academy Press, Washington, D.C.;1996.