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BIOL 171L - Introductory Biology Lab

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: CHEM 151L (or concurrent) or CHEM 161L (or concurrent) or Instructor Approval
  • Corequisite: BIOL 171 or Instructor Approval
  • Recommended Prep: High School Biology

Laboratory to accompany BIOL 171.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of BIOL 171L, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic biological laboratory skills including:
    • The application of the scientific method in biological investigations
    • The collection, analysis and presentation of biological data
    • Familiarity with typical equipment used in biology such as balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, ph meters
    • Familiarity with typical techniques used in biology such as biochemical analysis, chromatography, electrophoresis, cell culture, statistical analysis
  • Observe and manipulate various biological systems to gain a better understanding of various biological concepts including:
    • Types of biological compounds
    • Enzyme kinetics
    • Cell structure and function
    • Membrane function
    • Fermentation, respiration and photosynthesis
    • Cell growth and reproduction
    • Mendelian and population genetics
    • Diversity of biological organisms