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BIOLOGY 181: General Biology Summer 2006

Phoenix College Lab Syllabus for Sections #0260

Instructor: Herbert C. Wildey Office: DB-214 Phone #: (602) 285-7100-dept office (602) 543-5802 E-mail: Herb.Wildey@asu.edu Office hours: By Appointment Lab sections: 0260: M-W 12:00-3:45 pm, Room DB-108 Required Textbook and Lab Manual: Biology,Campbell & Reece, 7th ed., 2005, Benjamin Cummings. Biology 181 Laboratory Manual, furnished by the Biology Department CLASS FORMAT: The laboratory is designed to complement the lecture. Materials will be presented in both a theoretical and experimental format to demonstrate and verify the concepts presented in lecture. Laboratory exercises will also be utilized to develop the skills necessary for further inquiry. There will be limited access to the lab outside of the scheduled time allotted. Therefore, students should always be prepared and use their time efficiently. It is required that all lab exercises be thoroughly read before coming to the lab. Students are encouraged to form groups in the lab for the purpose of discussing and reviewing materials covered in the laboratory. COURSE GOALS: 1. Employ hands-on learning and basic laboratory techniques to enhance understanding of:

• scientific method • enzymes and spectrophotometry • transport mechanisms • aerobic respiration • photosynthesis • cell reproduction • karyotyping • Mendelian genetics

2. Learn to apply scientific method to ask questions and seek answers 3. Obtain understanding of the contemporary applications of science

4. Develop and utilize critical thinking and scientific writing skills

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Attendance and Evaluation of Lab Work: Lab attendance and participation are MANDATORY. You will be evaluated on the basis of your lab attendance and participation and completion of each lab, 9 multiple choice lab quizzes, and 1 laboratory report. There will be no make-ups on missed labs or lab quizzes. The lab portion of the overall point breakdown is as follows: Lab Quizzes (9 at 10 each) 90 points Lab Completion (9 at 10 each) 90 points Attendance & participation 20 points Lab report (lab 3-enzyme lab) 25 points Total 225 points Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism and will be dealt with in accordance with college policy. (Phoenix College Student Handbook pages C-7/C-8.) Disruptive behavior: Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in accordance with college policy. (Phoenix College Student Handbook pages C-23/C-28.) Disruptive behavior includes harassment of other students or instructor and inappropriate or unsafe activities with respect to other students, instructors, equipment or supplies. Disability Support Services: It is a students responsibility to meet with the campus Disability Support Services Office (602-285-7477) before the first week of class, or as soon as possible. (Phoenix College Student Handbook pages A-13/A-14.)

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BIOLOGY 181: GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB

Section 0260

Summer 2007 Labs Week Lab 1: The Scientific Method Week 1 (May 21) Lab 2: Spectrophotometry & Standard Curves Week 1 (May 23) Quiz #1

No labs-Memorial Day Week 2 (May 28) Lab 3: Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity Week 2 (May 30) Quiz #2

Lab 4: Microscopy and Cells Week 3 (June 4) Quiz #3 Lab 5: Transport Processes Week 3 (June 6) Quiz #4

Lab 6: Aerobic Respiration Week 4 (June 11) Quiz #5 Lab 7: Photosynthetic Pigments & Photosynthesis Week 4 (June 13) Quiz #6

Lab 8: Cell Reproduction Week 5 (June 18) Quiz #7-Lab Report 1 due Lab 9: Karyotyping Week 5 (June 20) Lab 10: Mendelian Genetics in Corn Quiz #8; Quiz #9

No labs Week 6 (June 25) No labs Week 6 (June 27) *The instructor reserves the right to revise or rearrange this schedule based upon the needs of the class. Each week, I will evaluate you based on technique, professionalism, participation, written answers to selected questions in the lab and anything else I can think of for 10 points a lab.