biolabs

Purpose:
Many of you have enrolled in Bio 101 because you need a laboratory science. Bio 101 (as well as Bio102) fulfills that need. This requirement is in place because of the central role of the laboratory in science. Not only should the lab give you a greater understanding of biology, but should also help you appreciate how new knowledge in biology is derived. The purpose of the laboratory assignments is to give you actual experience with using the scientific method, performing experiments, and observing various aspects of living organisms.

Laboratory Assignments:
The laboratory assignments and directions are located immediately after Unit 7 in the ELI General Biology study Guide and Laboratory Manual. Examine the laboratory assignment chart. It lists the 13 laboratory assignments for this course, indicates the point value associated with each lab, and indicates where each lab is accomplished. The general schedule (as well as the weekly schedule) indicates when each lab should be done. If possible, try to do the labs in the order indicated since the lab work is correlated with the lecture material. Note that one campus lab is required.

Submission of Laboratory Assignments:
You may submit your lab assignments either by e-mail or by regular mail.

Most labs require submitting a graph. Unless you have software such as Excel that can be used to generate graphs, you will have to use regular mail to submit the lab assignments. If you are able to submit them by e-mail, please use the same format as is found in the Study Guide for a given assignment. For example, in Lab 1/2 the answer sheet begins on page Labs 1/2-15; use that same format. If you have only a few mistakes, I will note the mistake, assign a grade, and return the work by e-mail. If you have made a number of mistakes, I may print out your work, mark
and make notes about the errors and return it to you by regular mail.

If you mail your assignments, please follow the directions for submitting work to ELI. Be SURE to make a copy of the lab. This is important for two reasons:

	if the lab is lost in the mail (a very rare event), it will not be a big problem
	unless you have many problems with the lab, I will e-mail you the results noting the questions you missed and the correct answers. If you have a copy of your work, this will make the feedback clear.

Biology 101 Labs