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Concepts in Biology Laboratory – Online


Course Description

Examination of general biology topics, including cellular structure and function, Mendelian genetics, and environmental concepts. Explorations of local environments and online laboratory simulations. Observation and experimental exercises are combined with written assignments to reinforce content and competencies.


Athena Title

Concepts in Bio Lab Online


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in BIOL 1103L, PBIO 1210L


Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online. Online version of face-to-face Concepts in Biology course. Asynchronous and synchronous components.


Pre or Corequisite

BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E


Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will: • have a theoretical and a practical understanding of the process of science, including scientific inquiry, reasoning, and collaboration • have gained content knowledge of enzyme functions, bacterial drug-resistance, water quality assessment, and genetic patterns of inheritance • have used acquired content and competency knowledge to engage in the process of science • understand how to interpret and present scientific findings using various forms of communication, including popular media • understand several ways that science affects current society


Topical Outline

Week,Lab Topic 1, 1 Nature of Science 1, 2 How Enzymes Work, Standard Curves, Graphing 2, 3 Enzymes Part I 2, 4 Enzymes Part II 3, 4 Finish Enzymes Part II 3, 5 Antibiotic Resistance, Part I 4, 6 Antibiotic Resistance, Part II Mid-term Presentation Products 4, 7 Water Quality Part I 5, 8 Water Quality Part II 5, 9 Mendelian Genetics Part I – Patterns of Inheritance 6, 10 Mendelian Genetics Part II – Patterns of Inheritance 6, 11 Mendelian Genetics Part III - Patterns of Inheritance Final Presentations


General Education Core

CORE II: Life Sciences

Syllabus