Schedule of Lab Topics
| Date |
QUIZ # |
TOPIC / ACTIVITY |
| Monday, June 2 |
|
NO LAB |
| Tuesday, June 3 |
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Introduction & Safety - handout
Ex. 2 - MEASUREMENTS IN BIOLOGY: The Metric System |
| Wednesday, June 4 |
Quiz #1 |
Ex. 3 - THE MICROSCOPE: Basic Skills of Microscopy |
| Thursday, June 5 |
Quiz #2 |
Ex.4 – THE CELL: Structure & Function |
| Monday, June 9 |
Quiz #3 |
Ex. 6 – BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT MOLECULES:
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids |
| Tuesday, June 10 |
Quiz #4 |
Ex. 9- DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS: Passive Movement of
Molecules in Biological Systems |
| Wednesday,June 11 |
Quiz #5 |
Ex. 11 – ENZYMES: Factors affecting the Rate of Activity
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| Thursday, June 12 |
Quiz #6 |
Ex. 12 – RESPIRATION: Aerobic and Anaerobic Oxidation of
Organic Molecules |
| Monday, June 16 |
Quiz #7 |
Review for midterm |
| Tuesday, June 17 |
EXAM #1 |
LAB MID-TERM |
| Wednesday, June 18 |
|
Ex. 13 – PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Pigment Separation, Starch
Production & CO2 Uptake |
| Thursday, June 19 |
Quiz #8 |
Ex. 14 - MITOSIS |
| Monday, June 23 |
Quiz #9 |
Ex. 15 – MEIOSIS |
| Tuesday, June 24 |
Quiz #10 |
Ex. 17 - GENETICS |
| Wednesday, June 25 |
Quiz #11 |
Ex. 18 – EVOLUTION
Last Day to Drop a Class |
| Thursday, June 26 |
Quiz #12 |
Micropipetting / DNA Isolation Activity
Introduction to Gel Electrophoresis |
| Monday, June 30 |
|
Review for Final |
| Tuesday, July 1 |
EXAM #2 |
LAB FINAL |
| Wednesday, July 2 |
|
NO LAB |
| Thursday, July 3 |
|
NO LAB |
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 day’s activity.
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Lab Syllabus
Lab Manual & Supplies
Biology Laboratory Manual, 8th edition (customized), Vodopich and Moore
Please bring your lab manual to each lab session.
Course Description and Objective
Biol 1730, Principles of Biology I, is the first course in a two-course freshman sequence for students majoring in the biological sciences or who are seeking to satisfy a portion of the Natural Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum. The objective of this course is to provide students with laboratory techniques and concepts consistent with the principles taught in Biol 1710: cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on biological chemistry, cell structure and function, Mendelian genetics, evolutionary biology and introductory biotechnology applications.
Expectations & Policies
Attendance
Attendance in lab is mandatory. In the event of an absence, it is your responsibility to contact the lab instructor as soon as possible to obtain important information. Note: You are responsible for obtaining notes from a classmate, as your lab instructor will not provide copies of notes.
Students are expected to attend the lab section in which they are enrolled. All scheduling changes must be made during the schedule revision period.
There are no make-up labs. Because everyone gets sick and emergencies arise, the lowest two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. Note: These are NOT “skip” grades.
Because a successful laboratory experience is dependent upon regular attendance, your instructor reserves the right to drop you from the course with the grade of WF should you incur more than two (2) absences (regardless of the reason for the absence).
Classroom Policies and Conduct
The laboratory environment is structured so that the lab instructor will provide background information necessary for experimental protocol, as well as safety information and other instructions. Students will then interact in groups to conduct experiments, discuss and review results. Finally, students are responsible for maintaining the workstations. To help ensure a positive lab experience for all class members, you are asked to:
Display respect for your instructor and fellow classmates by following the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the University of North Texas Bulletin via words, actions and deeds.
Arrive to class on time. Arriving late could result in a loss of points for that day.
Remain in class for the duration of the lab period. Leaving class early will result in a loss of points.
Limit personal conversations to times other than class time.
Turn off cell phones and all other electronic devices before class. (The exceptions to this rule are electronic devices deemed necessary by the Office of Disability Accommodations. Please provide appropriate paperwork if such devices are required.)
Unless otherwise indicated, do your own work on all graded items, including, but not limited to, quizzes and exams.
Fully participate in all lab activities and assist lab partners.
Value differences of opinion.
Lab Rules – See “Safety Rules” for additional lab policies
No food or drink is allowed in the lab. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Students may not leave until their station is clean and they have checked out with the TA. Failure to do so could result in a ZERO for that day’s quiz.
Policy on Academic Misconduct
No cheating will be tolerated. Anyone cheating (all forms) or exhibiting behaviors consistent with cheating, including, but not limited to, assisting other students with cheating: talking during a testing event, sitting too closely to other students, leaving an answer sheet uncovered, etc., will receive as a minimum punishment a grade of zero for the graded item. More severe punishment will be taken depending upon the circumstances. Any and all incidents of academic dishonesty will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Policy on Disability Accommodations
The Department of Biological Sciences, in cooperation with the Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with Section 504 the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Please present your written request to your lab instructor before or on the 4th class day so that the necessary arrangements may be made.
Assessment & Grading
Assessment
A quiz will be given during the first ten minutes of each lab period, for a total of 12 daily quizzes. Material will include information from both the previous lab and the current lab. Therefore, please read the exercise before coming to lab.
Questions will include a variety of formats including, but not limited to, short answer, fill in the blank, and matching. At the laboratory instructor’s discretion, a portion of quiz points may be earned through demonstration of laboratory skills. A total of ten (10) points may be earned per quiz or quiz + demonstration skill combination. The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. For this reason, missed quizzes may not be made-up.
Two practical exams - a midterm and a non-comprehensive final - will be administered during the semester. Exam questions will include a variety of formats including, but not limited to, short answer, labeling / diagramming, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice. There are no make-ups for missed exams. Exam grades will NOT be dropped.
Note: The lab instructor reserves the right to deduct points, at his or her discretion, for any behaviors that are inconsistent with the policies of the lab course.
Grading
Quizzes (10 @ 10 pts) = 100
Midterm Exam @ 100 pts = 100
Final Exam @ 100 pts = 100
Total Possible Points = 300
Grade Assignments
269 pts to 300 pts = A
239 pts to 268 pts = B
209 pts to 238 pts = C
179 pts to 208 pts = D
178 pts and below = F
Release of Grades: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (1974), does not permit faculty or staff to report grades by phone or email.
Lab Supervisor: Kimberly Piccolo; kpiccolo@unt.edu; BB 109; 940-565-4472
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