BIOL 172L accompanies the BIOL 172 lecture course. Topics covered include: Protist and Fungus form and function; plant anatomy, reproduction and form and function; diversity of animal form and function and vertebrate anatomy, and ecology.
Recommended Preparation
It is strongly recommended to take BIOL 172L concurrently with BIOL 172.
Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisites
Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 172.
Corequisites
BIOL 172.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate proper use of common lab equipment such as compound and stereo microscopes, and dissection techniques.
- 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.
- Demonstrate proper use of field equipment and sampling methods including transect tapes, quadrats, water quality and environmental monitoring devices, and other field gear.