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Course Materials:
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Face-to-face classes are not required to purchase a kit or lab book. Distance Education classes are required to purchase the following kit:
Cycles in Life Biology Lab Kit, Edutype, 0-9636095-8-0. | |
Course Description:
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BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1) (For students not majoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit for BIOL 101. Laboratory activities are to be performed both online and at home. Purchase of a lab kit and various other common household and food items is required.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 101. A laboratory study of the concepts underlying the structure and functioning of living organisms. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific method and explore topics such as the chemical foundations of living organisms, pH, cell structure and function, metabolism, DNA structure and function, mechanisms and patterns of inheritance, evolution, classification, and population biology and ecosystems. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 102, 105, or BSCI 105. | |
Course Goals/Objectives:
After completing this course, students should be able to do the following:
* state the principles of sound experimental design
* form sound scientific questions and answer them using the scientific method
* collect data and conduct experiments in fields of chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, population biology, and ecology
* use quantitative reasoning and critical thinking to solve problems
* interpret quantitative and qualitative information, form reasonable conclusions based upon this information, and communicate these conclusions clearly and effectively | |
Course Introduction:
| This is an introductory laboratory course that illustrates the concepts underlying the organization and interrelationships of living organisms through hands-on activities. We begin with an introduction to the scientific method and its practical application to science as well as everyday questions and problems. Upon this foundation, the molecular and cellular processes common to all living organisms will be studied. We will then investigate the principles of genetic inheritance, evolution, and scientific classification in the context of the importance of DNA to individual living organisms and to species of organisms as a whole. Finally, we'll examine the interdependence of living organisms with each other and the environment, especially with respect to the impact of human populations on the environment and other organisms. | |
Grading Information and Criteria:
Grades in this course will be determined as follows:
Your final course grade will be determined as follows:
70% Laboratory Exercises
30% Final Exam
The grading scale in this course will be determined as follows:
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 0%-59% | |
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Project Descriptions:
Laboratory Exercises
Various laboratory projects are required in this course and are designed to reinforce the basic principles of biology as discussed in detail in BIOL 101.
Final Exam
A final exam is required in this course. This exam will include the topics and skills covered in the required readings, labs, lectures, and class discussions. | |
Academic Policies:
Cases of plagiarism are handled consistent with current UMUC guidelines.
See the UMUC policies at the following URL:
http://www.umuc.edu/policy/ | |
Course Schedule:
Session 1
Lab Topic: Scientific Method Lab
Session 2
Lab Topic: Laboratory Skills
Session 3
Lab Topic: Cell Biology
Session 4
Lab Topic: Enzymes
Session 5
Lab Topic: Metabolism
Session 6
Lab Topic: Mitosis & Meiosis
Session 7
Lab Topic: Patterns of Inheritance
Session 8
Lab Topic: DNA, RNA, and Proteins in Inheritance
Session 9
Lab Topic: Biotechnology
Session 10
Lab Topic: Evolution
Session 11
Lab Topic: Classification
Session 12
Lab Topic: Biodiversity
Session 13
Lab Topic: Population Biology
Session 14
Lab Topic: Ecosystems & The Biosphere
Session 15
Review for Final
Session 16
Final Exam | |
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