Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2022
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Sarah Liljegren
Second Advisor
Robert Doctor
Third Advisor
Mika Jekabsons
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Because of the increasing importance of precision medicine, it is vital that future healthcare providers master concepts related to genetic variation taught during their undergraduate classes. However, studies have shown that physicians often lack an adequate understanding of genetics, which serves as a hindrance to effectively caring for their patients. To address this issue, we created a collaborative active-learning protocol to improve pre-health students' comprehension of key concepts such as genetic relatedness and the source of genetic variation between siblings. Our worksheet guides students to compare the genetic profiles of two canine siblings using the Embark DNA genotyping platform. Embark direct-to-consumer tests provide curated genetic information about an individual dog’s health conditions, traits, breed composition and DNA relatives. The target audience for our worksheet is an advanced genetics course at the University of Mississippi.
Recommended Citation
Bonvillain, Anna and Trammel, Tori, "The Use of Embark in Teaching About Genetic Relatedness" (2022). Honors Theses. 2523.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2523
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