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This lab course covers the biology and diversity of organisms including algae, fungi, plants, animal body plans, and various animal kingdoms. Practical exams, lab summaries, and research paper are included.
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BIOL 172 Lab Spring 2017
Instructor: Michelle Smith Contact Information: Email: miliefsk@hawaii.edu
Class Web Sites: www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/ • Syllabus • Schedule • Assignments • Handouts
Lab Time & Location Lab: Section 64063 Wednesday 1-3:45 Imiloa 103
Instructor’s Office Location & Hours Imiloa 136 TR 9:45-11:30 or by apt.
Course Topics Biology and diversity of: • algae • fungi • plants • animal body plans • Kingdom Animalia: mollusks, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms and chordates • Mammalian anatomy
Cell Phones Please turn it off before arriving to class!
Attendance • Mandatory • Be on Time! • Don’t expect labs to end early. • Let instructor know if you anticipate an absence.
Pre-Lab Quizzes • 11 pre-lab quizzes (55 points) • Posted @ www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/ • Go to BIOL 172L site • No make-up quizzes • Don’t be late
Lab Summaries • 240 pts • 12 lab summaries (20 pts each) • Late summaries deduct 5 pts • More than 1 week late not accepted • Answer questions (typed) • Define vocabulary • Be organized! Lab Summary Fungus
Lab Notebook • 120 pts • 4 note books (2 lined and 2 blank) Date: 9/10/13 Lab 04 Plant structure Fig. 1. Dicotyledon Perfect Complete Flower
Field Trip • Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden
Corn/Bean Experiment Full lab report (120 points) • Purpose • Background • Procedures • Results (tables, figures, pictures) • Discussion
Lab Practicals: • 2 exams • 232.5 points each (465 pts) • No make-up or retake Form study groups
Grading Practical Examinations (2) 465 points Pre-Lab Quizzes (11) 55 points Laboratory Notebook (12) 120 points Research Paper (corn/bean) 120 points Laboratory Summaries (12) 240 points TOTAL 1000 points Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = below 59% No plus or minus final grades
LabPhotoAtlas Adams, B. & Crawley, J. (2013). Van De Graff's Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory (7th edition). Morton Pub. ISBN. 161731058-1 (~$40)
Academic Dishonesty • Cheating • Plagiarism See student handbook on conduct code or http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html
Lab Safety 01
Lab Policies • Sign Waiver • Sign Field Trip Form
Lab Safety Prohibited • Food • Drink • Smoking • Cell phone • Horseplay • Open-toed shoes
Lab Safety • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical used is available to you upon request. • Identify the location of the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency shower, and eyewash
Lab Safety Please Report The Following to the instructor: • Injuries • Broken equipment • Broken glass or tools
Lab Attire • Lab coat • Gloves • Goggles • No open-toed shoes
Preparation • Read assignment before attending lab • Be prepared to attend a field trip: sunscreen, hat, water (rain or shine)
Behavior • Have a positive attitude! • Work cooperatively with group members • Field trips: You represent the school. Be respectful.
Clean-up • Everyone participates • Disinfect your work area • Put equipment away
Most Important • Keep you eyes open to your surroundings. • If your not sure, ASK!