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Hands-On Coral Biology Lab: Inquiry, Observation & Data Collection

Explore coral biology through the scientific method, tools, and field excursions. Develop observational skills, apply lifelong habits, and discover community resources. Engage in active learning, data analysis, and synthesis. Lab topics include algae ID, ocean acidification, and marine debris.

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Hands-On Coral Biology Lab: Inquiry, Observation & Data Collection

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  1. Fall 2014 BIOL 200L Coral Biology Lab

  2. Student Learning Outcomes • Use the scientific method of inquiry to investigate biological phenomena. • Apply the concepts learned in BIOL 200 to an experimental and hands-on observational setting. • Collect and interpret biological data.

  3. Student Learning Outcomes • Demonstrate the use of some of the standard tools of the biological scientist, such as microscopes, scales, spectrophotometers, computers, and other analytical tools. • Demonstrate the use of specialized tools and methods frequently used in the study of corals and coral reefs.

  4. General Objectives • Make you excellent observers • Develop life-long habits which will help you understanding how you fit into and impact society • Learn how to apply the “scientific method” to common biological problems • Discover key community resources

  5. Strategy • Active learning • Collect your own data • Analyze data & compare with other data • Interpret through synthesis • Considerable work outside lab

  6. Strategy • Work generally spans multiple sessions • Details shown in PowerPoint slides • Procedures and Info Links on the Web

  7. Lab Topics • Classification • Algae, fish & coral ID • Plankton • Ocean Acidification • Marine Debris • Fish Pond • MPA’s and Fisheries

  8. Field Excursions • Waikiki Aquarium • HIMB • Hawaiian Fish Pond/ Aquaculture • Fish Auction

  9. Waikiki Aquarium Trip • Sign waver • Be on time • Free to students during assigned time • If you can’t make it on assigned day then you can attend another time, but must pay admission fee ($6) • Plan on being there for 2 hours

  10. HIMB • Visit Coconut Island and learn its history • See the ongoing research • Speak with the scientists

  11. Fish Pond/Aquaculture Learn about Hawaiian Fish Ponds Participate in a service learning project Learn about aquaculture on campus

  12. Fish Auction • Sign waver • Be on time 6 am sharp • Pier 38, 1131 N. Nimitz, 536-2148 • Wear warm cloths and shoes

  13. Lab Requirements • Field Notebook • Safety Check • Assumption of Risk & Release • Permission for field trip

  14. What We Do For You • Stimulate your interest • Guide you in asking critical questions • Demonstrate data collection and documentation • Show you basic analysis techniques

  15. What We Expect of You • Come on time and prepared to fully participate • Join us in the spirit of adventure and learning • Take the time and apply the effort

  16. Grading Attendance 5% Participation 5% Prelab quiz 10% Assignments 80% Total 100%

  17. Grading A 90% or above in total points B 80%- 89% of total points C 70%- 79% of total points D 60%- 69% of total points F Below 55% of total points; also informal or incompletel withdrawal from course.

  18. Homework Assignments • Your work matches the assignment • It is accurate and complete • It is on-time • It shows thoughtful insight

  19. Assumptions • You are here to participate • You are honest • You can show initiative

  20. General Structure of the Labs • Review and discuss homework • Learn about the new tasks • Work on the tasks in the lab and outside • Review new homework assignment to be done between labs • Discuss some “ethical dilemmas” related to the lab materials

  21. Web Support www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/

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