Introductory Biology I Online Lab Manual

The labs within the Introductory Biology Online Lab Manual are for non-science majors.  The labs are designed to give students a solid foundation using the scientific method in hands-on labs.  The lab exercises are designed to accommodate online introductory biology classes or for students that complete classes at home. Labs are suitable for those students with little hands-on science experiences.  The labs have been designed so students have valuable background material prior to beginning the actual labs.  The background material can serve as an introduction or pre-lab experience for the students. The students will learn how to use the scientific method with the first lab and be able to continue the process throughout the lab manual. The first edition manual is an ideal manual for those looking for basic biology principles including: pH, biological membranes, the light microscope, properties of water, comparison of animal and plant cells, osmosis and diffusion, cellular respiration, fermentation, and DNA extraction. The labs are designed so that materials are available at home or may be purchased at local stores.  The labs do not involve any chemicals that must be used in a supervised school setting. Of course, caution and safety should still be observed when completing these and all other labs