Module 3

Assignment 4 - Gathering information

  1. Gather and assess all the facts relevant to Robert's decision about being tested for Huntington Disease.
  2. Use the list generated as part of Assignment 3 as the basis for your research.
  3. Submit a report containing the information gathered in your research.

Cite references in the text of the report and provide a list of references at the end of the report.

Your report may be faxed, attached to an email message or sent via snail mail. See instructions for submitting assignments.

Grading Rubric

Description of Huntington Disease and its clinical features
60

Gene locus
5

Nature of the genetic defect
5

Pattern of inheritance of the genetic defect
5

Description and principal of a presymptomatic diagnostic test for Huntington Disease
45

Quality of your research
10

Readability of your report
10

Proper citation of references
10

Sources of information:

On-line lectures

Learning activities

Textbook

Biotechnology databases (e.g. OMIM)

Wonderful Web Sites

Search Engines