Department of Biology Lab Courses: 1730 Principles of Biology

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None at this time.
For more information contact for TA or Kim Piccolo at kpiccolo@unt.edu

Important Dates

Tuesday, 10/30/07: Last Day to Drop a Class

	Schedule of Lab Topics
	Safety Rules
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Schedule of Lab Topics

WEEK OF	QUIZ #	TOPIC / ACTIVITY
August 27		Orientation & Safety Introduction to Science & Research Methods - handout
September 3		Ex. 2 - MEASURE The Metric System Ex. 3 MICROSCOPE: Basic Skills of Microscopy
September 10		Ex. 6 - BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT MOLECULES:Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
September 17		Ex. 4 THE CELL: Structure & Function Ex. 9 - DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS: Passive Movement of Molecules in Biological Systems
September 24		Ex. 11 - ENZYMES: Factors affecting the Rate of Activity
October 1		Ex. 12 - RESPIRATION: Aerobic and Anaerobic Oxidation of Organic Molecules
October 8		MID-TERM EXAM
October 15		Ex. 13 - PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Pigment Separation, Starch Production& CO2 Uptake
October 22		Biotechnology: Micropipetting, DNA Isolation, and Gel Electophoresis- handouts
October 29		Ex. 14 - MITOSIS: Replication of Eukaryotic Cells LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS-TUESDAY, 10/30/07
November 5		Ex. 15 - MEIOSIS: Reduction Division and Gametogenesis
November 12		Ex. 17 - GENETICS: The principles of Mendel
November 19		NO LABS; Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26		Ex.18 - EVOLUTION: Natural Selection
December 3		FINAL EXAM

Note: Students are responsible for knowing all testing dates as well as the material to be tested. Students are furthermore responsible for coming to lab prepared to perform that week’s activity.

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Safety Rules

LABORATORY PROCEDURES

Make sure you know how to properly dispose of any chemicals used in lab.
Make sure all chemical and/or specimen containers are closed tightly after use. If chemicals come into contact with skin, wash immediately with water.
Keep the laboratory clean and organized.
Be familiar with experimental procedures you will be performing before coming to the laboratory.
Wear safety glasses or goggles during exercises in which glassware and solutions are heated, or when dangerous fumes may be present, creating possible hazards to eyes or contact lenses.
Wear clothing that, if damaged, would not be a serious loss, since chemicals may damage fabrics.

SAFETY RULES

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE LAB! This includes preserved or unpreserved materials, specimens, and reagents located in the laboratory. Smoking is prohibited in all of the University of North Texas buildings.
Discard of broken glassware in the glass disposal box located in the lab. This box is for glass only.
Administer first aid immediately to clean, sterilize, and cover any scrapes, cuts, and burns where the skin is broken and/or where there may be bleeding. Wear bandages over open skin wounds.
If you or another student is cut or injured in any way during the lab, you must inform the instructor immediately. Do not attempt to clean blood-contaminated spills!
Handle hot glassware with appropriate tongs or test tube clamps. Use caution when heating chemicals.
Use extra care when working with scalpels, razor blades, and glass pipettes. A glass pipette should never be forced into a pipump.
Bare feet are not permitted in lab. Wear shoes as protection against broken glass or spillage.
Know where to find emergency equipment such as the eyewash, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. Report all accidents to an instructor immediately.
Report any conditions that appear hazardous to an instructor.
Do not bring children to the lab. Unaccompanied children are not permitted on the campus.

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