Biol 1110 - Human Biology Lab
Description: Provides a lab with hands on experience for the lecture sections of 1114 (Critical Issues in Human Biology) or 1107 (Biology of Women). The lab covers microscopy, scientific method, study of the cell, genetics, mitosis and meiosis, aspects of human anatomy and physiology and topics of reproduction. Topics covered may also include ethical decision-making, medical autonomy, genetic engineering, stem cell research, use of animals in research, organ donation, the human genome project, examination of issues related to reproductive biology and women’s physical health or other current critical issues.
Textbook:
Lab Manual for Human Biology Laboratory (Ford, Fall edition).
There will also be readings from articles and online sources.
Syllabus: This is available on D2L.
Fall
2010 Approximate Lab Schedule – subject to change
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Human Biology lab |
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Tuesday |
Lab |
Due |
Assignment type |
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8/24/10 |
1 Body systems
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8/31/10 |
2 Microscopy, cells |
Body parts quiz 1 |
individual |
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9/7/10 |
3 Mitosis/meiosis, tissues |
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9/14/10 |
4 Genetics |
Micro quiz 2 |
individual |
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9/21/10 |
5 Genetics & Genetic counseling |
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9/28/10 |
6 Reproductive system |
Genetics quiz 3 |
individual |
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10/5/10 |
7 Fetal development/teratogens |
Repro quiz 4 |
individual |
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10/12/10 |
8 Outdoor lab - local environment & trail
plan |
Fetal dev. quiz 5 |
individual |
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10/19/10 |
9 Pathogens - SARS case study |
Trail plan due |
group |
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10/26/10 |
10 Epidemiology |
Pathogens report due |
group |
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11/2/10 |
11 Health risk factors |
Epidemiology report due |
group |
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11/9/10 |
12 Energy budget
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Risk factors due |
individual |
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11/16/10 |
13 Population |
Energy Budget due |
individual |
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11/23/10 |
Group Presentations |
Population due |
group |
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11/30/10 |
Group Presentations |
Project presentation | |
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12/7/10 |
14 Rat dissection |
Rat anatomy quiz 6 (oral) |
group |
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12/14/10 |
Final: Tuesday 12/14 12:00- 1:50pm |
individual |