BIOL 171L accompanies the BIOL 171 lecture course. Topics covered may include: scientific method, biological molecules, enzyme kinetics, proper technique of compound and stereo microscopes, respirometry, photosynthesis, molecular biology and biotechnology, meiosis and mitosis in plant and animal cells, population genetics, evolution.
Recommended Preparation
It is strongly recommended to take BIOL 171L concurrently with BIOL 171.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 171
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper use of common lab equipment such as compound and stereo microscopes, respirometer, micropipettes, centrifuges, laboratory glassware, spectrophotometer.
- Apply the scientific method to design and conduct experiments, generate, test and analyze hypotheses, and construct formal lab reports.
- Properly construct, analyze and interpret data tables, graphs and scientific illustrations.
- Demonstrate proper laboratory safety procedures and execute proper lab protocol.