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 SciencesSyllabus