Discussion 5: DNA Organization
Learning Objectives: Students will understand DNA Organization by investigating a primary research paper. The Meselson and Stahl experiment will be used to get students to think critically, apply previous knowledge, and use the scientific method.
Reading Assignments: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC528642/pdf/pnas00686-0041.pdf
In-Class Work: Students will be given a set of questions pertaining to this article to work through during discussion.
Homework for Discussion 6: Practicing Biology Activities 15.1, 15.2, 15.3 (pages 73-79 need to be completed BEFORE discussion)