Introduction to Biology Lab

The Introduction to Biology Lab course provides a comprehensive introduction to the laboratory study of life. In this class, students will learn about lab safety and explore topics like the metric system using the microscope and the scientific method. Students will learn how cells grow and divide, obtain and use energy, and pass genetic information to the next generation. Finally, students will learn the importance of biodiversity in ensuring the survival of a species. Students will complete 13 lab assignments including a formal lab report. This course can be taken either after or with a three hour biology lecture course.

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Course Information

Identify and practice lab safety including proper use of lab tools.

Bloom’s level 1

Determine and evaluate the appropriate elements of a scientific experiment.

Bloom’s level 2

Execute the steps of an experiment, evaluate and explain the findings.

Bloom’s level 3

Analyze the results of an experiment to determine if the steps of the scientific process or any scientific assumptions have been violated.

Bloom’s level 4

Write a lab report explaining your findings in an experiment.

Bloom’s level 5

Course Outline

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How Our Syllabus Stacks Up (Syllabus Equivalency)

Syllabi for equivalent courses from four other institutions were reviewed. The following table represents the coverage of rigor in terms of number of assessments and content in a TEL course as it relates to other similar courses.

Lesson Quizzes	16	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	TEL	4 Year Regional Public University #1	2 Year Public College	4 Year Private University	4 Year Regional Public University #2
Module Quizzes11	11	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Exams	Midterm Exam Final Exam	1 Exam	5 Unit Exams	N/A	5 Unit Exams
Lab Assignments	13	11	14	9	Variable Lab Assignments
Other	N/A	Notebook checks	2 Video Assignments Computer Exercises	Project Presentation Preparation/Lab Technique Article Review	1 General Education Post Test 1 Essay Variable Blackboard Assignments

Lesson Features

Each of our lessons is designed as self-contained learning environment that provides all the context, explanation, and resources you need to learn about a specific topic. We give you the information you need in a format that helps you apply it in your daily life.

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Context

Knowing why a topic matters and how it applies to your experience is an important part of learning anything. That’s why we make sure you have the proper context for the information we give you.

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Video Overview

Every TEL Library lesson features a video overview of the information being presented. Our videos provide helpful text callouts and a downloadable transcript.

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Readings

We provide two different readings that elaborate information related to the lesson topic. The first gives you essential, objective information while the second offers a deeper look at a specific sub-topic or a view of different perspectives.

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Check Your Knowledge

Developing a clear understanding of a topic generally requires that you spend time reflecting on the meaning or impact of its concepts and information. We facilitate this reflection with polls designed to help you create connections to the topic.

Glossary

It’s easy to get tripped up on unfamiliar terms when you’re trying to learn something new. We’ve developed in-line glossary definitions of key terms to help make lessons easier to read and understand.

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Toolbox Resources

We know that our lessons are simply a starting point for many learners. That’s why we provide a toolbox with related web resources for each lesson so that you can continue your learning journey on a specific topic.

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