The new “BIO”, from the lab to the school

OBJECTIVES 

• To offer teachers an overview of current biomedical science and give both theoretical and practical resources which can be used in the classroom.
• To encourage the curiosity and critical spirit of the participants towards scientific advances, the potential of biomedical research and its social impact
• To design and conduct research applying scientific methods to solve biological problems and to deepen knowledge of genetic and molecular biology concepts.
• To debate and establish links between the real needs of society and scientific knowledge, thanks to exchange and dialogue between the participants and the teaching staff of the course.

"Science in the modern world" (Ciències per al món contemporani - MonC) and biology (Bio) teachers of 4th of ESO, 1st and 2nd of Batxillerat (BXT), i.e. with students aged 15-17.

• Wednesday 12th January, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm
• Wednesday 19th January, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm
• Wednesday 26th January, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm
• Wednesday 6th January, 2011 from 4pm to 8pm

The course includes 4 hours of non-classroom study.

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), PRBB building, Carrer Doctor Aiguader, 88, 08003, Barcelona.

This is a free course.

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The participants should apply using the form available here, which must be returned via email to comunicacio@crg.cat.

Places will be allocated according to the order in which the applications are received.