Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Presenter: Greg Byers

Date: Monday November 30th

Readings

This page gives some basics about biotechnology. This is the home page, but it can be navigated through to get more information.

http://www.biotechknowledge.com/biotech/bbasics.nsf/basics.html?OpenPage

This website touches on some key areas.

http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:sc_MvSKCeh4J:www.greenfacts.org/en/gmo/index.htm+GMO+plants&cd=7&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a

More basic info with concerns and benefits.

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml

http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php

These two sites touch on a specific issue.

http://www.gmo-safety.eu/en/

http://www.bt.ucsd.edu/

I also found a video that I may or may not show parts of.

http://www.monsanto.com/biotech-gmo/asp/default.asp


Powerpoint Presentation

http://www.slideshare.net/secret/owKzRxZru2Impr

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course a fully engaged student should be able to

-Identify and discuss the positive and negatives aspects of genetically modifying food crops.

-Discuss whether or not the benefits of genetically modifying crops outweigh the dangers.

-Identify a few of the methods used to modify plants.

-Discuss the moral issues that come with modifying an organism.

-Develop a stance on the issues being discussed.