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 09).


There will also be readings from articles and online sources.

 

Syllabus: This is available on D2L.

 

Fall 09 Approximate Lab Schedule – subject to change

Human Biology lab

Tuesday

Tuesday

8/25/09

1 Body systems  (Text chap. 4)

9/1/09

2 Microscopy, cells
Body parts quiz 1

9/8/09

3 mitosis/meiosis, tissues

9/15/09

4 Genetics 1
Micro quiz 2

9/22/09

5 Genetics & Genetic counseling

9/29/09

6 Reproductive system
Genetics quiz 3

10/6/09

7 Fetal development/teratogens
Repro quiz 4

10/13/09

8 Outdoor lab - local environment & trail plan
Fetal dev. quiz 5

10/20/09

9 Pathogens - SARS case study
Trail plan due (group project)

10/27/09

10 Epidemiology
Pathogens writeup due

11/3/09

11 Health risk factors
Epidemiology writeup due (group)

11/10/09

12 Energy budget 
Risk factors due

11/17/09

13 Population
Energy Budget due

11/24/09

Presentation preparation
Population due

12/1/09

14 Rat dissection & oral quiz 6

12/8/09

Final quiz 7. All outstanding work due.