ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers

Agenda

• Introduction – 15 minutes
  Introduce topic, instructor, participants and objectives 
  
  
• Video – 30 minutes
  “DNA: the Secret of Life; a Film about the Double Helix” 
  
  
• Follow-up Discussion and Lecture – 20 minutes
  Genes, chromosomes, DNA concepts, terms, definitions 
  
  
• Presentation and Demonstration – 15 minutes
  Genetic consultation and testing web resources 
  
  
• Lecture and Demonstration – 15 minutes
  Human Genome Project 

BREAK – 10 minutes 

• Demonstration and exercise– 15 minutes
  Genetic disorders and family history taking 
  
  
• Demonstration and Online Exploration/Practice – 30 minutes
  Internet resources  
  
  
• Lecture and Discussion – 30 minutes
  Ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding genetics 

 BREAK – 10 minutes 

• Case Studies and Role Playing – 30 minutes
  Dealing with patrons or own questions about genetics 
  
  
• Exercises – 20 minutes
  Hands-on practice

Reviewed April 2012