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Principles of Biology I Laboratory

Analytical Thinking

Course Description

Introduction to skills, methods, and tools used for biological research concentrating on cellular and molecular approaches.


Athena Title

Principles of Biology I Lab


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in BIOL 2107L


Corequisite

BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 2107H


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 research skills needed to study cellular and molecular biological phenomena.
  • 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

  • Introduction to Lab and Lab Safety Common Molecular Scientific Equipment Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Data Graphing and Figure Captions Organic Macromolecules Scientific Literature DNA Restriction Enzyme PCR and Genetic Testing Bioinformatics Introduction to Screening for Genetic Diseases

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.



Syllabus