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Introduction to Biology Lab
BIO101L | 1 Credit
Introduction to Biology Lab is a hands-on addition to our Introduction to Biology course. You’ll complete lab experiments and answer lab-based questions to meet your biology lab requirements, all from the comfort of home.
Professor: Jenilyn Mulkey
About Introduction to Biology Lab
What You’ll Learn
Learn about topics such as cell structure and function, bioenergetics, DNA structure and function, cell reproduction, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology. An overview of the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems is also discussed during Introduction to Biology.
- Learn how to work safely in the laboratory.
- Understand how to make testable observations and hypotheses.
- Explore key concepts in biology.
- Clearly define and relate all aspects of the cell cycle.
- Understand and describe each structure of the cell and its roles.
- Explore photosynthesis.
- Understand Mendelian genetics.
- Discuss heredity and mutation.
- Have an understanding of the Ecology of organisms.
- Understand mutation.
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Our online Introduction to Biology course provides an overview of the biological sciences.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take Introduction to Biology Lab, though we highly recommend previous or concurrent enrollment in Introduction to Biology.
Course Text
This course does not require a textbook.
Course Checkpoints
Introduction to Science
- Apply the scientific method, including making observations, developing hypotheses, identifying variables and controls, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions
- Use calculations and measurements to connect percent error, significant figures, conversions, accuracy, and precision to scientific reasoning
- Summarize how to write and format a lab report
Cell Structure and Function
- Apply Cell Theory
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Identify eukaryotes and prokaryotes based on their cellular structure
Ecology of Organisms
- Define ecology as the interactions amongst organisms and their environment
- Analyze the effects of abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem
- Assess how generalists and specialists define their habitat tolerance
Energy and Photosynthesis
- Identify the four principles of a chloroplast: thylakoids, grana, lamella, and stroma
- Use photosynthesis to explain how the sun affects all organisms
- Compare and contrast the light-dependent and light-independent reactions that occur during photosynthesis
Mitosis
- Relate DNA to genes, alleles, and chromosomes
- Identify chromosomal structures during the various stages of the cell cycle, including chromatin, sister chromatids, homologous chromosomes, and centromeres
- Compare and contrast animal and plant mitosis
- Apply the concept of ploidy to the human species
- Explain the role of parent and daughter cells in cell cycle division
DNA and RNA
- Compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA
- Connect nucleotides, amino acids, and proteins to the central dogma of the genetic code
- Explain and perform a DNA extraction
Mendelian Genetics
- Explain how Mendel’s work formed the foundation of modern genetics, including the law of segregation and the law of independent assortment
- Relate genes to homozygous, heterozygous, dominant alleles, recessive alleles, genotype, and phenotype
- Use monohybrid and dihybrid crosses to analyze patterns of inheritance, including dominance, incomplete dominance, and codominance
Population Genetics
- Explain how genetic drift, the founder effect, mutations, and natural selection affect a population’s gene pool
- Use the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate gene frequencies within a population
- Analyze the effects of stochastic events on genetic variation and frequency in the gene pool
Assignments & Grading
Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
- 8 Lab Worksheets
- 8 Lab Exams
What You’ll Need
- A reliable computer or laptop
- Stable internet connection
- Web browser
- Basic computer skills
- Any required course materials
- Custom Lab Kit from eScienceLabs.com (please register at eScienceLabs, log in, and use the “Have a Code” button), which is $95; please enter this code [kit1585] to ensure that you purchase the correct Lab.
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Jenilyn Mulkey
MS, MLS (ASCP)cm
Jenilyn M. is a science instructor with a masters’ degrees in Biological Sciences and Curriculum and Instruction. After years behind a microscope as a medical laboratory scientist, she made the switch to education, teaching high school before moving into higher education, where she currently teaches full-time as a Senior Lecturer of Biology.
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Hands-on Experience for Your Career in Healthcare
Introduction to Biology Lab will deepen your knowledge about the many forms of life on Earth. Get practical experience with hands-on experiments that will not only benefit you as a healthcare professional but also deepen your understanding of the world around you.
Why it matters:
- Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries, with 1.8 million new jobs expected between 2022 and 2032.
- Biology will give you the building blocks, teaching you about cells, DNA, evolution, and more.
In-demand careers in this field include:
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technologist, Surgical Technologist, Paramedic/EMT
How this course sets you up for success:
Introduction to Biology Lab is a starting point for laboratory work or patient interaction. Get started on your path to a fulfilling healthcare career today.
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