BIOL 108L DEA Human Biology Lab
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1. Participation in this course will require the basic technology for all online classes at Columbia College A computer with reliable Internet access a web browser Acrobat Reader Microsoft Office or another word processor such as Open Office You can find more details about standard technical requirements for our courses on our site Digital Photo Documentation Capability Most of your lab reports will require digital photographs to document various steps of the experiments or shown hand drawn observations You must have digital photography capability Also See Photo Documentation in the Assignment Overview Section Course Objectives To demonstrate basic laboratory techniques of experimentation and measurement using exercises which complement topics covered in BIOL 108 lecture To practice scientific reasoning and methods To examine basic characteristics common to all life forms To examine basic human structure and function To describe how humans have evolved To describe how living organisms interact with their environment Measurable Learning Outcomes Describe and use the scientific method Recognize basic structures and functions of cells Demonstrate basic genetic crosses Explain the basis for several human genetic diseases Columbia College Online Campus Page 13 Define biotechnology and give examples of its use Describe the structure and function of one or more human organ systems De2. Read the Week 1 Overview and any Instructor Notes for this lab located in the Content area of the course Activities Open your kit and examine the contents Also watch the safety video provided by LabPaq available in the Content area Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above LabPag Contents List Watch Unpacking Your Kit found in the Video module under course Content Using the Contents List provided with your kit remove each item from the kit and check it off the list Also at the beginning of each lab in the lab readings locate the Materials list Check the LabPaq Provides list and make sure that it aligns with the kit Content List Complete your check of the LabPaq Contents List Make sure it is checked and initialed Scan or photograph the initialed sheet and submit to the appropriate dropbox Lab Safety Contract In the Content area of the course under Safety you will find a Lab Safety Contract Read this document and initial and sign Submit to the appropriate dropbox Safety Quiz Under course Quizzes you will find the Safety Quiz Complete this quiz and submit Photo Set Lab 1 For this lab submit a photo of you with your kit in your home lab Discussion 1 Describe your home laboratory Why did you choose this area What are the potential
3. Page 115 Organization Report is well thought out and organized 3 Mechanics Report is well written errors in spelling and grammar are rare 2 Report includes appropriate photographs to document the lab Photos Photo Sets if clearly show the necessary elements are well organized and have 5 required appropriate captions
4. and information from the movie to answer the listed questions and submit your answers to the dropbox Cloning Case Study Read the Cloning Case Study Bringing back baby Jason To clone or not to clone available in the Content area After reading the case study open and complete the Cloning Case Study Questions Submit your answers to the dropbox Discussion 10 Genetic and environmental factors influence both male and female reproductive systems What are some of the positive and negative environmental influences on sperm production and pregnancy including nutrition exercise and exposure to chemicals Week 8 Human Populations Lab 11 Human Populations Readings Read the Human Population Lab located in the Content area Activities After reading the lab open the Virtual Cemetery located in the Content area For this lab you will be collecting information from grave markers in order to study changing demographic patterns over time You will also complete an Ecological Footprint Quiz and discuss how you have an impact on the environmental around you Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Columbia College Online Campus Page 112 Human Populations Lab Report Open the Human Population Lab located in the Content area For this lab you will be collecting grave
5. and photo documentation each day they are late 11 59 p m CT marks the end of a day Late pre lab quizzes will not be accepted The instructor must be notified prior to the due date of the assignment if it will be late Course Evaluation You will have an opportunity to evaluate the course near the end of the session Course evaluations will open on Sunday of Week 5 and will remain open until Thursday of Week 7 A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation Be assured that the evaluations are anonymous and that your instructor will not be able to see them until after final grades are submitted Columbia College Online Campus Page 114 Additional Resources Orientation for New Students This course is offered online using course management software provided by Desire2Learn and Columbia College The Student Manual provides details about taking an online course at Columbia College You may also want to visit the course demonstration to view a sample course before this one opens Technical Support If you have problems accessing the course or posting your assignments contact your instructor the Columbia College Helpdesk or the D2L Helpdesk for assistance Contact information is also available within the online course environment CCHelpDesk ccis edu _helpdesk desire2learn com C 800 231 2391 ex 4357 C 877 325 7778 Online Tutoring Smarthinking is a free online tutoring servic
6. marker information for men and women based on year of birth Open the Virtual Cemetery file and find as many graves as you can to complete Data Table I Complete the Pre lab Questions all data tables and the end of lab questions Submit the completed lab to the dropbox no later than 11 59 p m CT Saturday Discussion 11 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain Discussion 12 Visit the website provided in the Content area and complete the Calculate your Ecological Footprint quiz How many planets would you need assuming your current lifestyle What about your lifestyle contributes the most towards you footprint What one thing would be the easiest to change dramatically Course Policies Student Conduct All Columbia College students whether enrolled in a land based or online course are responsible for behaving in a manner consistent with Columbia College s Student Conduct Code and Acceptable Use Policy Students violating these policies will be referred to the office of Student Affairs and or the office of Academic Affairs for possible disciplinary action The Student Code of Conduct and the Computer Use Policy for students can be found in the Columbia College Student Handbook The Handbook is available online you can also obtain a copy by calling the Student Affairs office Campus Life at 573 875 7400 The teacher mainta
7. the Dropbox no later than the assigned due date Other Dropbox Assignments Lab Safety Agreement Safety Quiz LabPaq Contents List Microscope Post lab Report NOVA Post movie Questions Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Questions Cloning Case Study and Human Populations report These should all be completed according to the instructions provided in the syllabus and course All must be submitted to the appropriate folder in the Dropbox area of the course by each assigned due date Columbia College Online Campus Page 16 Course Schedule Week 1 Setting up a Safe Lab Activities Complete the following activities Weekly Shopping List In the Content area of the course you will find a document called Student Shopping List This is a week by week list of supplies that you must provide Print this off and make sure to find or purchase supplies needed for each week Lab 1 Setting up a safe lab Readings Complete the following readings from the Content area General Course Information Please review the Introduction Weekly Required Photo Sets Syllabus Student Shopping List and the Prelab Hazard Assessment template Safety Information from this module read Safety Information and the Safety Contract Appendices In this module you will find a lot of general information Please make note of Specimen Care Final Cleanup How to Handle Preserved Specimens and the files dealing with technical help for images etc Other Readings
8. Columbia College Online Campus Page ll BIOL 108L DEA Human Biology Lab March 2015 Session 14 54 Monday March 23 Saturday May 16 2015 Course Description Laboratory experiences to complement BIOL 108 This course is intended for non majors and those majors who need an introductory course before enrolling in BIOL 110 You are required to purchase an at home lab kit Access to the lab reading and supplemental materials will be provided through the D2L Content area In addition access to a digital camera is required for submitting photos electronically to the instructor Prerequisite BIOL 108 or concurrent enrollment BIOL 108 must be completed before BIOL 108L can be used for general education credit Proctored Exams None Textbooks You are required to order an at home Lab Kit Kits may be purchased from MBS In addition students are responsible for gathering weekly supplies for labs These will be readily available at your local supermarket Important Please do not order your Lab Kit until you are certain you will take this course Lab Kits if eligible for a refund may be returned for refund only under very strict conditions within only two 2 weeks of receipt So please do not order your Lab Kit until you are committed to taking this course In addition access to a digital camera is required for submitting photos electronically to the instructor The Lab Kit for the course may be ordered from MBS Direct Yo
9. Week 8 when the week and the course will end on Saturday at midnight The course and system deadlines are all based on the Central Time Zone Cougar E mail All students are provided a CougarMail account when they enroll in classes at Columbia College You are responsible for monitoring e mail from that account for important messages from the College and from your instructor You may forward your Cougar e mail account to another account however the College cannot be held responsible for breaches in security or service interruptions with other e mail providers Students should use e mail for private messages to the instructor and other students The class discussions are for public messages so the class members can each see what others have to say about any given topic and respond Late Assignment Policy An online class requires regular participation and a commitment to your instructor and your classmates to regularly engage in the reading discussion and writing assignments Although most of the online communication for this course is asynchronous you must be able to commit to the schedule of work for the class for the next eight weeks You must keep up with the schedule of reading and writing to successfully complete the class No late assignments will be accepted without a penalty assessment unless there are truly extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student I will count off 20 of the total points possible for lab reports
10. ab Hazard Assessment ssss sS 0 Sat Lab Report Assistant sss Sun Photo SetLab4 Lab 6 Tissues Organs and Homeostasis _ 10 10 ois s hth a cima loan 10 10 o _ i Sun itl DropboxAssignment es Lab Report Assistant 20 Sun Lab 7 Cardiovascular System The Heart Discussion 7 Post lab Reflection 0 Sun Dropbox Assignment Pre labHazardAssessment LabReportAssistant Lab 8 Mitosis and Meiosis Discussion 8 Post lab Reflection 10 Thurs Dropbox Assigament a Lab Report Assistant o 20 Thus Lab 9 Human Genetics and Karyotyping Discussion 9 Post lab Reflection 10 Sun Dropbox Assignment a LabReportAssistant i ss lt i lt 20 sw Lab 10 Human Reproduction Discussion 10 Reproduction 10 Thurs Dropbox Assignment fo NOVA Post movie Questions 15 Thurs Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Questions 15 Thurs CloningCaseStudy 2 15 su Lab 11 Human Populations S COW Discussion 11 Post lab Reflection 10 Sat Discussion 12 Ecological Footprint aed Sat Dropbox Assignment Sz Human Populations Lab Report 15 Sat Po POTAL o Assignment Overview il Sat Sun ff RANA Each student is responsible for e Completing weekly reading assignments e Answering weekly discussion questions and r
11. box Photos Photos and drawings required for this lab should be embedded in the Lab Report Assistant There is no separate submission required for this lab Discussion 8 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain Course Evaluations Please evaluate the course You will be able to submit your course evaluation between Sunday of Week 5 and Thursday of Week 7 A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation Lab 9 Human Genetics and Karvotyping Readings Read the Human Genetics and Karyotyping lab Activities After reading the lab go through the lab kit and find all items listed as needed for the lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying human traits and inheritance patterns Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Columbia College Online Campus Pagelll Lab Report Assistant Open the Human Genetics Lab Report Assistant This report basically includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up y
12. e available to all Columbia College students Smarthinking provides real time online tutoring and homework help for Math English and Writing The Writing Center can be used for writing assistance in any course Smarthinking also provides access to live tutorials in writing and math as well as a full range of study resources including writing manuals sample problems and study skills manuals You can access the service from wherever you have a connection to the Internet I encourage you to take advantage of this free service provided by the college Access Smarthinking through CougarTrack under Students gt Academics gt Academic Resources Grading Criteria Discussion ae Answers are complete concise and demonstrate familiarity with the Initial Response readings 5 Responses to classmates are substantive and help to advance the discussion and or our understanding of the subject Responses pose 3 questions or respond to questions of classmates At least two responses for each topic are required for full points The number and timeliness of posts submitted and read Those who Participation post early and often contribute more to the discussion than those who post the minimum number of posts just before the deadline Lab Assistant Reports Criteria Description Pints Report addresses all the necessary components and demonstrates Content K 10 mastery of the concepts and applications Columbia College Online Campus
13. esponding to your classmates Columbia College Online Campus Page I5 e Completing lab reports and post lab questions e Submitting photo documentation Readings can be found in the Content area of D2L These should be completed prior to submitting assignments or weekly discussion postings All graded assignments will rely on information derived from the text Discussion Discussion postings should be completed by Thursday or Sunday of each assigned week depending on the lab schedule with the exception of Week 8 when all assignments are due on the final day of the course Discussion postings will be graded according to the rubric provided in the Grading Criteria section below Dropbox Assignments must be completed and posted to the appropriate folder in the Dropbox area of the course by the due dates listed above Dropbox assignments are graded according to the rubric provided in the Grading Criteria section below Dropbox Assignment descriptions are as follows Lab Report Assistants are required for most labs Under Content for each week open the Lab Report Assistant for the lab This basically includes all the questions and tables that you should fill out as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions data tables graphs etc Each Lab Report Assistant should be submitted to the appropriate folder in the Dropbox no later than the assigned due date During weeks when TWO labs will be completed
14. fine evolution and list the evidence for evolution Apply population concepts to human populations Study the components of an ecosystem Describe how humans impact their environment Grading Grading Scale Grade Weights 369 410 90 100 gt 328 368 80 89 Dropbox Assignments 287 327 70 79 Lab Report Assistants 300 73 246 286 60 69 0 245 0 59 0 W Case Studies Quizzes Etc TOTAL o 100 es Schedule of Due Dates Lab 1 Setting up a Safe Lab Discussion 1 Describe your Home Lab 10 Thurs Dropbox Assignments 1 LabPaq Contents List 10 Thurs Safety Quiz 15 Sun Signed Lab Safety Contract Sun Photo Set Lab 1 Lab 2 The Scientific Method Discussion 2 Post lab Reflection 10 Thurs Dropbox Assignments Pre lab Hazard Assessment 10 Wed 3 Lab Report Assistant 15 Thurs Photo Set Lab 2 5 Thurs Lab 3 Introduction to the Microscope Discussion 3 Post lab Reflection 10 Sun Dropbox Assignment Microscope Post lab Report 15 Sun Lab 4 Biological Macromolecules fo Discussion 4 Post lab Reflection 10 Thurs 3 Dropbox Assignment Pre lab Hazard Assessment 10 Wed Lab Report Assistant 15 Thurs Columbia College Online Campus Page l4 PhotoSetLab3 S 5 Ths Lab 5 Comparative Cell Membranes and Transport gt Discussion 5 Post lab Reflection sssss S 0 Sun Dropbox Assignment sss i i lt lt iCO Pre l
15. hat insights did you gain Week 5 Cardiovascular System The Heart Lab 7 The Heart Readings Under Week 5 Content review the Overview and Prelab Instructor Notes containing a set of dissection videos Read Cardiovascular System The Heart and view the images of Cardiac Muscle provided Activities After reading the lab and completing the prelab hazard assessment go through the lab kit and find all items listed as needed for this lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system specifically the heart You will be dissecting a sheep heart Dropbox Assignments Complete the following nd submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates Columbia College Online Campus Page 110 table above Pre lab Hazard Assessment Using the template provided review potential hazards of this lab both chemical and physical Lab Report Assistant Open the Cardiovascular System The Heart Lab Report Assistant This report includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up your report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the dropbox Photos Photos and drawings
16. hat you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Finally type your writings onto the Lab Report template Photo Set 2 In addition to any photos required as a part of the Lab Report Assistant submit a photo of each of the following 1 all materials for the lab laid out on your work surface prior to the experiment and 2 the results of the solubility test the 6 test tubes Paste these photos into a single Word document Discussion 2 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain about the scientific method Lab 3 Introduction to the Microscope Readings Read the Introduction to the Microscope Lab located in the Content area of the course as well as Operating Instructions for the Pocket Microscope Activities In this lab you will become familiar with the field microscope that came with your kit Since there is no lab in your lab manual that directly addresses the microscope I have provided this supplemental lab for you to complete In this lab you will first learn the parts of your microscope and also of an actual light microscope that might be used ina laboratory You will also make some slides of your own in order to study properties of the microscope You will practice viewing a letter e slide virtually on a compound microscope Dropbox Assignme
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18. nes Week 4 Tissues Organs and Homeostasis Lab 6 Tissues Organs and Homeostasis Readings Under Week 4 Content review the Overview as well as the Prelab Instructor Notes Read the Tissues Organs and Homeostasis lab Activities After reading the lab go through the lab kit and find all items listed on the first page of the lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying the main types of tissues in the human body nervous muscle connective and epithelial and also the process of homeostasis Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Lab Report Assistant Open the Tissues Organs and Homeostasis Lab Report Assistant This report includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up your report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the dropbox Photos Photos and graph required for this lab should be embedded in the Lab Report Assistant There is no separate submission required for this lab Discussion 6 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again W
19. nts Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Lab Report for the Introduction to the Microscope Read the Introduction to Microscope Lab reading located in the Content area and complete the report including drawings and questions Required Photo Documentation The only required photos this week are the drawings completed with the Microscope Post lab Report Discussion 3 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain about the microscope Columbia College Online Campus Page 18 Week 3 Biological Macromolecules Comparative Cell Membranes and Transport Lab 4 Biological Macromolecules Readings Under Week 3 Content review the Overview and Prelab Instructor notes Read the Biological Macromolecules lab Activities After reading the lab complete a prelab hazard assessment Next go through the lab kit and find all items listed as needed in the lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying 3 of the 4 main macromolecules of life proteins sugars starches and lipids or fats This lab teaches the simple qualitative tests for identifying these substances Dropbox Assignment
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21. of the lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying the ways in which certain materials move across the plasma membrane of the cell including the concepts of diffusion and osmosis Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Columbia College Online Campus Page 19 Pre lab Hazard Assessment Using the template provided review potential hazards of this lab both chemical and physical Lab Report Assistant Open the Comparative Cell Membrane Transport Lab Report Assistant This report includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up your report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the dropbox Photo Set 4 Submit a photo of each of the following 1 photo of the diffusion through an artificial membrane during the 1 hour waiting period and 2 a photo of the results of the diffusion at different temperatures test Paste your photos into a single Word document Discussion 5 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain about cell membra
22. our report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the dropbox Photos Photos and drawings required for this lab should be embedded in the Lab Report Assistant There is no separate submission required for this lab Discussion 9 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain Week 7 Human Reproduction Lab 10 Human Reproduction Readings Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Human Development and Bringing back baby Jason To clone or not to clone located in the Content area of the course Activities We will be taking a break from laboratory exercises this week and instead viewing a movie answering a set of questions and completing two exercises related to human reproduction Visit the link provided in the Content area and watch the 60 minute movie on human reproduction and fetal development Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above NOVA Post movie questions Open NOVA Life s Greatest miracle available in the Content area After viewing the movie online complete the set of post movie questions and submit them to the dropbox Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Questions Open the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome available in the Content area Use the information provided
23. problems with using this area How might you resolve those problems Week 2 The Scientific Method Introduction to the Microscope Lab 2 The Scientific Method Readings Complete the following readings under course Content for this week Week 2 From this module read the Overview Prelab Instructor Notes and The Scientific Method lab Columbia College Online Campus Pace I7 Other Readings Read the User s Manual for the Digital Scale which can be found in the scale Activities After reading the lab and completing the pre lab hazard assessment go through the lab kit and find all items listed as needed Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will follow the steps of the Scientific Method question hypothesize experiment compile data and draw conclusions to predict and then identify 6 unknown substances Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Pre lab Hazard Assessment Using the Prelab Hazard Assessment Template found under General Course Information review potential hazards of this lab both chemical and physical Lab Report Assistant Under Content locate the Lab Report Assistant for the Scientific Method Lab This report includes all the questions and tables t
24. required for this lab should be embedded in the Lab Report Assistant There is no separate submission required for this lab Discussion 7 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain Week 6 Mitosis and Meiosis Human Genetics and Karyotyping Lab 8 Mitosis and Meiosis Readings Under Week 6 Content review the Overview and Prelab Instructor Notes Read the Mitosis and Meiosis lab and view the images of Onion Mitosis and Whitefish Mitosis provided Activities After reading the lab go through the lab kit and find all items listed on the first page of the lab Also gather any supplies listed under student provides Once all materials are laid out you can begin the lab For this lab you will be studying cell division Mitosis and meiosis are two similar but also very different ways in which cells divide Dropbox Assignments Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Lab Report Assistant Open the Mitosis and Meiosis Lab Report Assistant This report includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up your report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the drop
25. s Complete the following and submit each to their corresponding folders in the Dropbox area of the course Confirm the due date of each assignment on the Schedule of Due Dates table above Pre lab Hazard Assessment Using the template provided under General Course Information review potential hazards of this lab both chemical and physical Lab Report Assistant Under Content open the Biological Macromolecules Lab Report Assistant This report includes all the questions and tables that you should complete as you work your way through the lab As you complete the lab fill out these questions and tables Type up your report using the Lab Report template and submit it to the dropbox Photo Set Lab 3 Submit a photo of each of the following 1 the results of the protein test your test tubes 2 the results of your sugar test your test tubes 3 a photo of the drawings from the Observations Table Exercise 3 and 4 the results of your lipid test Paste your photos into a single Word document Discussion 4 Post lab reflection What worked What problems did you encounter What might you do differently if you were to do this again What insights did you gain Lab 5 Comparative Cell Membranes and Transport Readings Under Week 3 Content read the Comparative Cell Membranes and Transport lab Activities After reading the lab and completing the prelab hazard assessment go through the lab kit and find all items listed on the first page
26. the first lab will be conducted Monday through Thursday and the second lab will be conducted Thursday through Sunday Check the schedule above for specific due dates for quizzes assignments and discussion questions Photo Sets Photo documentation is required for certain steps of most labs Required photos include documenting various steps of the experiments hand drawn observations or personal observations Digital photos should be pasted into the appropriate place on the Lab Report Assistant or for additional photos not specifically required in the lab procedure should be placed into a single Word document In the Content area of the course you will find a document called Required Photo Sets This is a week by week list of required photos to be submitted based on each lab The required photos that are specific steps of an experiment should be embedded directly into the Lab Report Assistant All others should be submitted as a Word document to the dropbox each week Pre lab Hazard Assessments Some labs will require a Pre lab Hazard Assessment to be completed Use the Prelab Hazard Assessment Template provided under General Course Information to complete these assignments This assessment involves reviewing possible safety hazards for each lab researching any potentially harmful chemicals using the MSDS information provided and writing a brief summary of each hazard Each Pre lab Hazard Assessment should be submitted to the appropriate folder in
27. u can order e online at http direct mbsbooks com columbia htm be sure to select Online Education rather than your home campus before selecting your class e by phone at 800 325 3252 For additional information about the bookstore visit http www mbsbooks com Course Overview Welcome to BIOL 108 Human Biology Laboratory online This course will introduce you to hands on approaches for studying scientific reasoning basic human cellular structure and function human organ systems genetics and reproduction and how humans interact with their environment Each week we will focus on different issues and concepts relating to the human body through our at home laboratory kit with additional online activities and discussions that will reinforce and expand on lab content Hopefully when this class is finished you will have a good basic understanding of human Columbia College Online Campus Page l2 biology and health We will cover the following topics Week 1 Setting up a Safe Lab Week 2 The Scientific Method Introduction to the Microscope Week 3 Biological Macromolecules Comparative Cell Membranes and Transport Week 4 Tissues Organs and Homeostasis Week 5 Cardiovascular System The Heart Week 6 Mitosis and Meiosis Human Genetics and Karyotyping Week 7 Human Reproduction NOVA Life s Greatest Miracle movie Cloning case study Week 8 Human Populations Ecological Footprints Technology Requirements
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