2012 06 29 - Genomics in Education Workshop, NDSU

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• Pre-workshop Homework
• Workshop Agenda and Resources
• Travel Information

 Pre-Workshop Homework

Laptop Compatibility

If you are bringing your own laptop:

Most laptops (<5 years old) updated with the latest web browser (we recommend FireFox:http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ ) will have no problem.

Here are some things to check:

• If possible, make sure you have have administrative privileges on your computer (should it become necessary to install or update software during the workshop).
• Ensure that your computer is running a current browser (Mozilla Firefox 3.6/ Internet Explorer 8 (IE 9 preferred) / Safari 4 or later).
• If you are a Windows user, ensure that your computer is running Java 6 Update 19 or later by going to http://java.com and click ‘Do I Have Java?’ Then click ‘Verify Java version’ and install the newest version.
• If you are a Mac user, check that your computer has the latest Java installed (probably Java 6) and that it also is enabled. (Check it out at http://java.com or contact williams@cshl.edu for additional advice).
• To test your Java installation, go to http://gfx.dnalc.org/files/apollo/test/ and follow the instructions at that site. The test is successful if an image opens up on your computer that looks like this screenshot: Java Screenshot

Make sure you have a valid iPlant account

• You should be able to log into the DNA subway at: http://dnasubway.iplantcollaborative.org/.
• If you do not have an iPlant account, please get one at: http://user.iplantcollaborative.org/register.

Additional Readings and Assignments

• ReviewDNA Subway manual (a printed copy will be presented at the workshop)
• Review DNA Barcoding laboratory (a printed copy will be presented at the workshop)
• Bring a small sample of plant tissue (a leaf/flower/etc.) or collect one on campus before the experiment.
• If you wish to bring sequence data for the DNA barcoding or genome annotation experiments feel free to do so! 
• Check out the slides and papers mentioned in the agenda.

Workshop Agenda and Resources

Friday, June 29th

Saturday, June 30th

Other Websites and Links and Resources

• DNA Subway Manual
• Workshop handouts in WORD and PDF
• DNA Barcoding Manual 
• Barcoding lab planning and prep
• http://www.learnaboutsma.org/   - SMA website and splicing animation.
• http://www.urbanbarcodeproject.org - UBP website
• http://www.iBoL.org - International Barcode of Life Project

Post Workshop Survey

Please complete this survey at the conclusion of the workshop:

• https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GenomicsInEducation_post

Post Workshop DNA Sequencing Results

Instructions on retrieving your results will be posted here after the workshop.

Important Pre-Workshop Travel Info

Recommended Lodging

There is no reimbursement for lodging. These hotels include those recommended by our hosting institution,but no guarantees are offered about the availability or suitability of the hotels.

Check website like hotels.com and travelocity.com for additional hotels and rates. 

Nearest Airports/ Rail

Taxi rates and rentals info:

Call ahead of time to reserve/confirm

Parking Information:

Main campus there is a visitors parking lot right in front of Loftsgard hall.  Summer and very flexible, so people can park almost anywhere.  It is a weekend and campus police does not ticket people on weekends.

On-Campus Directions:

http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/main/directory/bldg_list.php