Introduction to scientific inquiry, antibiotic resistance, and genetic modification. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content.
Athena Title
Concepts in Biology Laboratory
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in BIOL 1113E, PBIO 1210L
Pre or Corequisite
BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will experience the process of science through inquiry exercises designed to improve basic understanding of cellular processes and the environment.
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
Accuracy vs Precision
The Nature of Science
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Antibiotic Resistance
Graphing Data
Genetic Transformation
Testing for Genetic Modification
