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Biology I Lab (BIO 132)

Term: 2017-2018 Fall Semester

Schedule

Mon, 4:00 PM - 5:55 PM (8/28/2017 - 12/16/2017) Location: CMCC KIRK 224

Description

BIO 132 Biology I Lab
1 Credit (0 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Clinical)
2 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This laboratory course is the first laboratory course in a sequence intended for students that plan to major in the biological sciences. In this course students will ask questions regarding: basic biochemistry, molecular activity, cellular metabolism, Mendelian genetics and gene expression. Students will develop skills in basic statistics and scientific writing to report their experimental results. They will use the scientific method to problem solve in a biological lab setting. Laboratory safety and procedures will be introduced along with microscopy, spectrophotometry and gel electrophoresis skills. Prerequisites: Must meet the prerequisites for both ENG 101 or ENG 105 and MAT 100. BIO 132 includes laboratory experiments designed to support the topics covered in BIO 131. Co-requisite: BIO 131.