BIOL 110L - Foundations of Cell Biology Lab

1 Credits
2 Contact Hours
This course is designed to provide the laboratory fundamentals of biological science at the cellular level. Students will focus on the scientific method, cellular structure and function, cellular energetics, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, and heredity.

Grade Note(s): All BIOL prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion.
All BIOL prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Corequisite(s): BIOL 110
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe and apply the scientific method.
2. Define and apply the metric system.
3. Proficiently use a compound and dissecting microscope and prepare different mounts.
4. Analyze, identify, and describe different macromolecules.
5. Describe, list, identify cell structure and function.
6. Describe the structure of lipid membranes and describe the effects of osmolarity.
7. Explain how enzymes work and describe the effects of pH, temperature, and rates of chemical reactions on enzymatically controlled reactions.
8. Compare aerobic and anaerobic pathways in cellular respiration.
9. Identify and illustrate stages of mitosis and meiosis.
10. Solve monohybrid and dihybrid crosses and apply the principles of genetics and heredity to scientific problems.
11. Isolate and identify nucleic acids.
12. Explain natural selection and describe the sequence of evolution.