Written by: Stephen Pegler
Monday, September 15, 2008

This week we will begin our section on using DNA to help us understand human prehistory and migrations.  Today we will watch the National Geographic film "Adam."  This video traces the attempt to find a male ancestor that all men today are descended from.  Tomorrow we will do part of the genetics packet in class.  Everyone needs to bring their genetics (second) packet on Tuesday.  On Wednesday and Thursday we will begin a short exercise on how scientists obtain and use DNA samples to study human groups.

The first packet is due this Thursday.  The second is due on October 6, and the first test is the next day.

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