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Module - 2G. Computational modeling of DNA damage

National Standard
  • Interactions of energy and matter
  • Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
  • Molecular basis of heredity
Instructional Objectives
  • Analyze structural damage of DNA as a result of radiation exposure.
Performance-Content Matrix
Concept-Apply

Initial Presentation Strategy
Demonstrate the concept of DNA damage at the molecular level with a concrete 3-dimensional model of DNA.

Generative Learning Strategy
Analyze authentic data generated from simulated DNA damage.

Analyze FISH (Fluorescent in-situ hybridization) data.

Evaluate biomarkers as a tool to identify DNA damage.

Assessment
Present results in lab report/poster presentation format.


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