Sample Day for Residential Camp
Sample Day for a residential camp
Wake up in Notre Dame dorm
8:30-9:00 Breakfast in Jordan Hall of Science
9:30-11:45 Begin PTC taste receptor genotyping lab: Extract your own DNA from saliva and amplify DNA in preparation for genotyping
*During incubation, Basilica tour
11:45-12:45 Lunch in the South Dining Hall
1-2:30 Gel Electrophoresis to obtain genotype
2:30-3:45 Begin DNA Barcoding on a plant--Each camper will be able to use DNA Barcoding (identify the species using DNA sequence) on a plant sample that they choose. They will be able to find a sample on campus or can bring one from home) Extract DNA from sample and prepare DNA for sequencing
3:45-4:30 Interpret genotype results from PTC experiment and discuss how genetic traits can affect medical treatments
5-6:30 Dinner in south dining hall
6:30-7:30 Option to play frisbee golf, volleyball, or free time
7:45-9:45 Movie Night
10pm Dorm Curfew