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Description
Gel electrophoresis has many applications in the life sciences. Several storylines are available to make a connection to your current curriculum including (but not limited to) forensics, cloning, DNA fingerprinting, food dye, and more. Our class sets will make sure all students feel engaged!
Objectives
- To understand the many applications of gel electrophoresis.
- To understand the process of gel electrophoresis.
- To have a hands-on familiarity with gel electrophoresis equipment.
Activity Type
Lab Activity
Professional Development
Lab Type
Electrophoresis
Audience
- Student or Professional
- Middle School
- 8th
- High School
- College
Programs & Topics
- STEM
NCDPI
7.L.2
8.L.1
8.L.2
Bio.3.1
Bio.3.3
Bio.3.4
Bio.4.1
NCCCS Course
- BIO
- BIO-111 General Biology I
- BIO-175 General Microbiology
- BIO-250 Genetics
- BIO-275 Microbiology
- BIO-280 Biotechnology
- BTC
- BTC-181 Basic Lab Techniques
- BTC-250 Principles of Genetics
Contact Us
Our outreach programs include classroom visits, faculty training workshops, and career fairs that help connect bioscience industry skills with K12 and community college STEM education.
Contact us at engage@ncbionetwork.org for more information.
Courtney Behrle, Senior Director of STEM Outreach
252-493-7299
