General Biology Laboratory Manual

Biology I Laboratory is an introduction to applying the scientific method and using common laboratory procedures and equipment. This course is designed to develop a student's ability to think, work, and write like a scientist. Lab topics will include experimental design, enzyme kinetics, scientific writing, cell structure, and genetics. Using the techniques of microscopy, electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry, students develop skills in experimental design, scientific data collection and analysis, biotechnology, and critical thinking while interacting with broad diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Most importantly, students gain an appreciation for the network of life that supports and sustains our own human population and how to communicate scientific information with others.

This electronic lab manual contains a number of resources:

• background information necessary for understanding each topic
• videos explaining content and showing procedures
• pre-lab quizzes to be sure you are prepared to conduct experiments