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Give your students an inquiry-based approach into laboratory science.
Biology: The Science of Life Laboratory Manual takes a unique approach on the traditional general biology laboratory course. This text provides a more hands-on method with the following course content goals:
- To present, demonstrate, and discuss the general principles that apply to living organisms in order for the student to obtain an understanding of major concepts.
- To provide the student familiarity with the scientific approach to interpreting the biological world.
- To provide an understanding of the unity and diversity of life and relationships between organisms so the student can appreciate the place of all living things, including humans, in the biosphere.
The outcomes of this technique will include:
- Enhanced student content knowledge
- An understanding of the scientific process and the importance of science in society.
- Integration of a more student-centered learning, critical thinking exercises and an inquiry-based approach into the laboratory activities
Each of the laboratory modules can stand alone as separate units allowing instructor and student flexibility.
Rationale for Biology 120L Laboratory Course
Laboratory Report Guidelines
Scientific Investigation Module
Introduction to Scientific Investigation
Food Analysis and Nutrition
Ecology Module
Environmental Factors and Ecological Systems
Genetics Module
Forensic Crime Scene Investigation
DNA and Inheritance
Evolution Module
Taxonomy
Natural Selection
Microevolution
Group Projects and Bioethics Module
Semester Project – Squirrel Population Census
Environmental Ethics Discussions