Biology Non-Science Majors I - Lab (BIOL 1108)
Instructor: Terronica Blackmon
BIOL 1108 laboratory-based course accompanies BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Also known as Intro Biol Lab, provides an introductory skill set from a basic lab experience. Topics will include basic biological chemistry, cellular morphology, metabolism, and the rudiments of Mendelian and molecular genetics.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze
- Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the
- Effectively communicate the results of scientific
- Distinguish between prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells, and identify major cell structures.
- Identify stages of the cell cycle, mitosis (plant and animal), and
- Interpret results from cell physiology experiments involving movement across membranes, enzymes, photosynthesis, and cellular
- Apply genetic principles to predict the outcome of genetic crosses and statistically analyze results.
- Identify the importance of karyotypes, pedigrees, and
- Identify parts of a DNA molecule, and describe replication, transcription, and translation.
- Analyze evidence for evolution and natural selection.