Table Of Contents

Course Description	Lab Procedures	Team Experiment Leader
Course Outcomes	Safety Precautions	Team Members
Co-requisites, Texts, Supplies	Grading	Grade Record
Course Requirements	Grading Scale	How To Be Successful
Quiz Policies	Experiment Directions Index Cards

Course Description:Two hours of lab per week which may be taken concurrently with BSC 1005.  For students planning to                                            transfer where lab is required for science credit.  Dissection exercises included.

Course Outcomes: link to The student should be able to

1. properly use and take care of optical compound microscopes.
2. perform various tests used for studying characteristics of organic and inorganic compounds found in cells.
3. discuss characteristics of enzymes and factors affecting enzyme activity.
4. demonstrate an understanding of principles of transport through living and non-living membranes.
5. demonstrate an understanding of prokaryotic cell structure and aseptic technique.
6. demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of a unicellular eukaryote.
7. discuss methods of separation and identification of various cellular organelles.
8. describe the process of mitosis and cytokinesis.
9. apply the principles of probability and Mendelian ratios to an analysis of an ear of genetic corn, and to the study of selected  human traits, such as blood type, tongue drape, and the ability to taste PTC.
10. describe the preparation and genetic analysis of a Drosophila culture.
11. describe fertilization and early development in echinoderms and amphibians.
12. recognize the major external and internal anatomical features of a representative vertebrate, the frog, and explain their functions within the various organ systems.
13. describe major structures of angiosperms and relate structure to function of selected parts.
14. explain the differences among instinctive behavior, learned behavior, social behavior, and non-social behavior as they relate to the study animal, the Siamese fighting fish - Betta Splendens.

Course Requirements: Each student is responsible for

1. Being prepared. Read the "Johnson text" references before lab [see schedule] and "Essentials of Science Success" at U/CL Reserve Desk, #100.014.
2. Respectful, mature and responsible behavior. Turning off cell phones/beepers. Follow directions!
3. Attending and participating in ALL labs. Punctuality is required.
4. Planning ahead, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
5. You may attend one of my other labs only ONCE. A lab can be made up only in the same week [since the experiments change every week].
6. Checking BCC student email every day on campus.Obtain student email ID. Go to http://www.broward.edu. Select Student email. Follow the instructions.
7.  Working well in your assigned team throughout the term. Completing tasks together will help you do better.
8. All lab information and assigned readings (link to schedule). If you miss a lab contact another student before the next lab.
9. Contacting the instructor (email link) immediately if you will be absent or if there is a question or concern regarding this course.

Quiz Policies

1. Each quiz may include multiple choice, true/false, matching, and identification questions.
2. An  understanding of specific factual information and concepts presented will be required.
3. Will include information from the previous lab + the lab to be done that day.

Lab Procedures:

1. Lab begins and ends on time.
2. Turn in Experiment Directions cards before quiz  to be eligible for points (3).
3. A quiz will be given during the first ten minutes of lab. Quizzes will cover material discussed in the previous lab and the lab for that day.
4. After the quiz there will be a brief overview of the experiments assigned for that day.
5. Students will then complete their lab assignment. Supplies will be at your station or around the room.
6. Experiment directions cards: Each student must submit directions for the designated experiments weekly.
7. Skill checks: Each team will need to show lab experiment    a. data record   b. diagrams   c. answers (2 try limit). Submit one card with student names and date weekly. Points given only to those with properly cleaned equipment and work areas (wiped counter, straightened supply tray, trash disposed, returned equipment).
8. You must be “checked out” before you can leave the lab.
9. *Handle all equipment very carefully. Microscope: 4X objective in correct position, cord around ocular lens, covered.

Safety Precautions: To protect yourself

1. wear two layers of clothing and closed toe shoes.
2. no drinking or eating in lab.
3. follow prescribed lab protocols.
4. do not use any chipped/cracked glassware, or clogged bottles.
5. alert instructor if you are injured during the lab.

 

 Experiment Directions Index Cards [ 12 x 3 =  36 points]

Due	Weekly. Directions for the designated experiments [see schedule].
1	Review the specified biology lab manual pages.
2	Use only ONE 5 x 8 index card per experiment.
3	Summarize the basic steps for the experiment [see sample below].
4	Print date, experiment name, lab manual page/s, and your name on card. Staple cards together.
5	Submit before each quiz.
6	Use when doing experiment.


 

Sample Experiment Directions Card 

Date: 1/22/04	Experiment Name: Paper Chromatography Experiment	Pgs.: 28-29	Student Name: G. Chung
1	chromatography paper +	8	roll paper into a tube
2	pencil line +	9	staple but don’t overlap edges
3	at midline 4 pencil dots +	10	lower into solvent jar with pencil line on bottom
4	name of 4 samples & student names	11	cover jar
5	hang paper over counter edge +	12	do not move for 1 hour
6	dot of each sample	13	remove paper & staples, hang to dry
7	dry, repeat 3x


 
 

Team: Experiment Leader  [ 10 points]

Due	weekly
1	Divide the next lab's designated experiments among the team. Note on the team schedule.
2	Each student will then be the experiment leader for those experiments to which they have been assigned.
3	The experiment leader is responsible for  acquisiton/distribution/cleaning/return of the experiment's equipment/supplies. ensuring team understands all experiment procedures. facilitating team collaboration. recording all relevant data/information. timely completion of the experiment. ensuring team understands experiment results and significance.
4	The student's experiment leader skills will be evaluated each time.

Team Members 

Grade Record
 

How To Be Successful In This Course: You will find it helpful to

1. Realize that BSC 1005L requires a minimum of FOUR hours per week in reading and studying.
2. Read and use the suggestions in “Essentials of Science Success.”
3. Be PREPARED. Before lab: read Johnson text references, experiments, and complete designated experiment direction cards.
4. Use the biology items in Learning Resources (ie Chemistry of Life, Starr student CD) and on reserve under “Dr. Chung”.
   Link to BSC 1005L Announcements Web Page.
5. Seek the help of your team, instructor or biology tutor (U/CL 17-234) as soon as you have a question.
   Link to science tutor's schedule.
6. Exchange telephone numbers and email addresses with 3 other students.

Dr. Chung's home page    1005L schedule     1005L announcements