BIO 155 - Biology Research Lab
Credits: 2
4 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 151
Description
(Formerly BTC-101) This course introduces students to the basic concepts and laboratory skills used in a biological reasearch setting. Laboratory skills emphasized include micropipetting, dilutions, preparing physiological solutions and spectroscopy. Students perform a variety of laboratory protocols including protein isolation and quantification, DNA isolation and purification, basic staining techniques and aseptic cell culture.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Prepare common physiological solutions for laboratory use.
- Utilize precise measuring, sterile technique and light microscopy.
- Maintain a laboratory notebook and digital photo atlas.
- Demonstrate basic laboratory techniques following established protocols.
- Develop skills to maintain cells in culture.
- Assemble analyzed experimental data.
Listed Topics
- Safety in the laboratory
- Laboratory measurements and solutions
- Laboratory notebooks and data collection
- Operation of scientific instruments
- Structural organization of the cell
- Staining techniques
Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials as required by instructor.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Technological Competence
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B, Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023
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