Introduction To Biology Laboratory Manual
Karina Edling
The Introductory Biology Lab Manual is for non-science majors. The lab manual has been designed to give students a solid foundation using the scientific method in hands-on labs. The lab exercises are appropriate for 1-2 hour lab sessions or to follow a lecture. The 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, chromatography, and DNA extraction. The appendix includes a copy of the periodic table, labeled microscope, and graph paper.
Mathematical foundations and communication of scientific work in writing, as applied to Biology. Prerequisites: High school biology, high school chemistry and four years of high school mathematics. 1 credit. Levels: Undergraduate
Basic concept of evolution, evolution as a unifying framework for the study of biology as well as the study of humans, study of human behavior, from mating to religion, from an evolutionary perspective. Introductory course for the Evolutionary Studies program (EvoS), also open to all students in all the schools and colleges at the University. Does not fulfill any requirements for the Biology major or minor. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
Introductory Biology: Cell and molecular Biology. Survey of cell and molecular biology: biological macromolecules, cellular organization and metabolism, cell communication, cell differentiation, coding of genetic information, inheritance, gene expression and regulation, cell replication, biotechnology, as well as cellular and molecular aspects of animal physiology. Lecture and discussion. BIOL 113 and 114 may be taken in any order. Offered regularly. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Introductory Biology: Organisms and Populations. Survey of organismal and population biology; history of life; structure and physiology of plants and animals; homeostasis, integration, growth, ecology; animal behavior; evolution. Lecture and discussion. BIOL 113 and 114 may be taken in any order. Offered regularly. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Introductory research-based course organized around developing novel research hypotheses and executing studies and experiments to test those hypotheses. The course covers the complete scientific process: assessing literature, learning techniques for field- and lab-based data collection, collecting and analyzing data, and writing and sharing results. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Co-requisite or prerequisite of BIOL 113 or BIOL 114. Offered regularly. Levels: Undergraduate
FRI Ecological Genetics I is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience in genetics at biochemical, cellular and/or organismal levels, through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. These topics will be covered in preparation for and within the context of research projects conducted in the FRI Ecological Genetics research stream courses. This course satisfies the requirement of BIOL 115 Introductory Biology Laboratory. Prerequisite: Admittance to the FRI Program and HARP 170. Offered every spring. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
First part of one-year course covering normal human structure and function. Topics include physical-chemical basis of life processes, integrative function of the nervous system, anatomical and physiological interaction of the skeletal-muscular systems and basic endocrinology. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 113; CHEM 102 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 108. Does not satisfy the requirements for the major or the minor in biology. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
Considers cellular chemistry and its relationship to physiology, focusing on carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The structure, function and regulation of membranes, receptors, and transporters will be explored along with the intracellular enzymes and metabolites active in signaling pathways. This course is appropriate for students interested in pursuing professional programs in health sciences. Biochemistry majors or students interested in more of a research focus should take BIOL/BCHM 403. (Students that have taken BIOL/BCHM 403/BIOL 502, cannot receive credit for BIOL 304.). Prerequisite: CHEM 231 and 332. Offered each fall and spring. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Structure and function of cells. Emphasis on research techniques so that contemporary problems in cell and molecular biology can be explored. Special themes addressed throughout the course include regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy, new approaches to treat cancer and other diseases, personalized medicine, and new advances in biomedical devices. Prerequisites: BIOL 113 and CHEM 104 or CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 Frequency: Fall/Spring. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Introduction to the organization and function of nervous systems in vertebrates and invertebrates. Topics include cell biology of neurons, physiology of excitable membranes and electrical signaling by neurons, sensory mechanisms, simple circuits and behavior, development and regeneration of nervous tissue. Emphasizes molecular neurobiology as it relates to understanding the function of ionic channels, second messenger systems, and learning and memory. Prerequisite: BIOL 113. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Biology of microorganisms with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Topics include microbial structure and function, metabolism, physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 113 and 115, or BIOL 118. Pre or Corequisite: CHEM 231. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Developmental biology of plants and animals from zygote to maturity, including such phenomena as fertilization, embryogenesis, growth, regeneration, metamorphosis, gametogenesis and pattern formation. Cellular and molecular basis of determination and differentiation. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
This course is directed to students interested in microbiology with an emphasis in health related issues. Provides an introduction to the structure, physiology, genetics, ecology, and the evolution of microorganisms. Considering the increasing the detrimental effect of microbes to our health, with infectious diseases being one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing and developed world, special attention is given to the role of microbes in infectious diseases. Chemotherapeutic and immune control of infectious diseases are also discussed in detail. Prerequisites: BIOL 113 and CHEM 102 or 104 or 107 or 111. No freshman permitted. Offered every spring 4. credits. Levels: Undergraduate
The biofilm research stream is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience in microbial biofilm research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. 4 credits. Pre-requisite: BIOL 225. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
Microstructure of organs in relation to function. Microscopic study of mammalian tissues and organs. Recognition of tissues under the light microscope. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 115. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
Covers basic and medical microbiological methods related to diagnostic, epidemiology, microbial pathogenesis, antimcirobial efficacy testing and molecular microbiology. This course is directed to students interested in pursuing a career in a health related subject with emphasis on techniques required in medical, industrial and environmental areas. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 115 Prerequisites or co-requisites: Biol 314 OR BIOL 319. Offered every spring semester. 2 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
An introduction to genetics. Topics cover the nature and inheritance of genetic material, molecular biology of gene function, gene expression and regulation, genetic variation, evolution and population genetics, methods and tools of genetic research. Prerequisite: BIOL 113 and 114. Offered fall and spring with an online summer option. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
Genetics laboratory course with emphasis on transmission and population genetics, Mendelian segregation, linkage, mapping mutations, complementation, molecular evolution and practical laboratory and statistical techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 113, 114, 115. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate
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