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BIO 10 - Biology Lab Section 19; Tuesday: 15:00 hours to 17:50 hours
INTRO
Students attending my lab section will find supporting information presented in this section. The information will either attempt to clarify the major points by presenting information in another format, or expand upon existing material. Links to other web resources may be displayed as necessary.
THE TREE OF LIFE |
COURSE STRUCTURE
The lab schedule..
| January 24 |
Laboratory Safety, Procedures and Precautions ............................1 |
| January 31 |
Taxonomy: Construction and Use of Taxonomic Keys.................5 |
| February 7 |
Characteristics of Cells & Domains of Life: Part 1......................14 |
| February 14 |
Characteristics of Cells & Domains of Life: Part 2......................29 |
| February 21 |
Diffusion and Osmosis & The Chemical Constituents of Cells...40 |
| February 28 |
Enzyme Activity ..........................................................................56 |
| March 7 |
Photosynthesis ………………………………………………… 81 |
| March 21 |
SPRING BREAK - NO LABORATORIES |
| March 28 |
Cellular Reproduction I – Mitosis .............................................95 |
| April 4 |
Cellular Reproduction II – Meiosis ..........................................102 |
| April 11 |
Genetics of Drosophila - I..........................................................109 |
| April 18 |
Genetic Ratios in Plants & Human Genetics..............................119 |
| April 25 |
Genetics of Drosophila - II.........................................................112 |
| May 2 |
Evolution by Natural Selection...................................................136 |
| May 9 |
Reviews – Films – Practicals - Other Activities (TBA) |
| May 16 |
FINAL EXAMINATIONS |
LAB POINTS
| Category |
Points |
| Quizzes (Each 30 points x 5) |
150 |
| Laboratory participation* |
100 |
| Writing Assignment |
50 |
| Total |
300 |
* The instructor will decide this based on internal criteria that include documentation of observations and answering of questions by each student.
LAB GRADES
Students shall be awarded a point score that will be forwarded to the primary lecturer, who will then calculate a single grade for this course, as follows:
| 100% |
to |
90.0% |
= |
A |
| 89.9% |
to |
80.0% |
= |
B |
| 79.9% |
to |
70.0% |
= |
C |
| 69.9% |
to |
57.0% |
= |
D |
| Less than |
90.0% |
= |
F |
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Lab Writing Topic Due 28th March:
Any topic in the area of Biology! References can be from any trust worthy source (journals, newspapers, magazines, websites). Use your imagination and follow your interests! Maximum 3 typed double-spaced pages, minimum 2 pages, don’t forget to cite your references,
or
Lab Report ( Diffusion and Osmosis & The Chemical Constituents of Cells or Enzyme Activity) in the format outlined at the links given at the top of this page. This is the better option for science students.
LAB QUIZZES
Date |
Quiz |
Topics Covered |
February 14 |
1 |
1. Laboratory Safety, Procedures and Precautions
2. Taxonomy: Construction and Use of
Taxonomic Keys
3. Characteristics of Cells & Domains of
Life: Part 1
4. Characteristics of Cells & Domains of
Life: Part 2 |
March 7 |
2 |
5. Diffusion and Osmosis & The Chemical
Constituents of Cells
6. Enzyme Activity
and/or any previous topics of this lab. |
March 28 |
3 |
7. Cellular Respiration
8. Photosynthesis
and/or any previous topics of this lab. |
March 28 |
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Lab writing assignment due. |
April 11 |
4 |
9. Cellular Reproduction I: Mitosis
10. Cellular Reproduction II: Meiosis
and/or any previous topics of this lab. |
May 2 |
5 |
11. Genetics of Drosophila - I
12. Genetic Ratios in Plants & Human Genetics
13. Genetics of Drosophila – II
and/or any previous topics of this lab. |
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