BIOL 1107L: Principles of Biology I Laboratory

1 Credit Hours

Students will learn how to use scientific equipment to explore the cell and molecular biology in plant and animals as well as the biochemistry of life. Students will learn about experimental design and how to generate and interpret scientific data.

1. Perform experiments to investigate and connect cell structure, metabolic processes, enzymes and the flow of genetic information. Create hypotheses and predictions and design experiments using appropriate methods to test your hypotheses and predictions including variables, and negative and positive controls
2. Create a scientific poster integrating background, methods, results and conclusions to communicate experimental findings verbally and in written formats
3. Demonstrate proficiency in calculating concentrations and dilutions of experimental components
4. Demonstrate proficiency in tabulating and organizing data on X-Y coordinates and distinguishing between independent and dependent variables.
5. Demonstrate the proper use of common laboratory equipment including micropipettes, microscopes, and spectrophotometers to measure, dispense, observe, and monitor cellular and molecular structures and processes.