Introduction to diversity of bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and invertebrates. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content.
Athena Title
Organismal Biology Laboratory
Pre or Corequisite
BIOL 1104
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will experience the process of science through inquiry exercises designed to improve basic understanding of the biodiversity of organisms in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Students will use a cooperative-learning format to achieve lab-specific learning goals.
Students will develop science literacy skills.
Students will develop scientific research skills.
Students will gain training and experience in effective means of scientific communication, especially disciplinary conventions of scientific writing and data presentation.
Topical Outline
Organisms and their natural environments: Terrestrial vs Aquatic
Modes of Nutrition
Bacteria
Use of Microscopes
Protists
Fungi
Experimental Design
Plant diversity
Invertebrate diversity
Scientific Writing
General Education Core
CORE II: Life Sciences
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
