Post on 14-Jan-2016
BIOL 172 Lab
Spring 2015
Michelle Smith
Email: miliefsk@hawaii.edu
Instructor:
Contact Information:
• Syllabus• Schedule • Assignments• Handouts
Class Web Sites:www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/
Lab: Section 63082Wed 2:30-5:15
Imiloa 103
Lab Time & Location
Instructor’s Office Location & Hours
Imiloa 136T 11:30-1, 4-5
or by apt.
Biology and diversity of:• algae • fungi• plants• animal body plans • Kingdom Animalia: mollusks,
annelids, arthropods, echinoderms and chordates
• Mammalian anatomy
Please turn it off before arriving to class!
Cell Phones
• Mandatory• Be on Time!• Don’t expect labs to end
early.• Let instructor know if you
anticipate an absence.
Attendance
Pre-Lab Quizzes
• 11 pre-lab quizzes (55 points)• Posted @ www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/ • Go to BIOL 172L site• No make-up quizzes• Don’t be late
Lab Summaries
• 360 pts• 12 lab summaries (30 pts each)• Late summaries deduct 5 pts• More than 1 week late not accepted
Lab Summary
Fungus
• Answer questions (typed)• Define vocabulary• Be organized!
Lab Notebook• 120 pts• 4 note books (2 lined and 2 blank)
Date: 9/10/13Lab 04 Plant structure Fig. 1. Dicotyledon Perfect Complete Flower
Field Trip• Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden
Corn/Bean ExperimentFull lab report• Purpose• Background• Procedures• Results (tables, figures, pictures)• Discussion
Lab Practicals:
• 2 exams
• 232.5 points each (465 pts)
• No make-up or retake
Form study groups
No plus or minus final grades
Grading
Grade cutoffs: A = above 90% B = 80%-89% C = 70%-79% D = 60%-69% F = below 59%
Practical Examinations (2) 465 pointsPre-Lab Quizzes (11) 55 pointsLaboratory Notebook (12) 120 pointsLaboratory Summaries (12) 360 pointsTOTAL 1000 points
Adams, B. & Crawley, J. (2013). Van De Graff's Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory (7th edition). Morton Pub. ISBN. 161731058-1 (~$40)
• Cheating
• Plagiarism
See student handbook on conduct code orhttp://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/imper.html
Lab Safety
01
Lab Policies
• Sign Waiver• Sign Field Trip Form
Lab Safety
• Food• Drink• Smoking• Cell phone• Horseplay• Open-toed shoes
Prohibited
Lab Safety
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical used is available to you upon request.
• Identify the location of the fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency shower, and eyewash
Lab Safety
• Injuries • Broken equipment• Broken glass or tools
Please Report The Following to the instructor:
Lab Safety
Lab Attire• Lab coat• Gloves• Goggles• No open-toed shoes
Preparation
• Read assignment before attending lab
• Be prepared to attend a field trip: sunscreen, hat, water (rain or shine)
Behavior• Have a positive attitude!• Work cooperatively with group
members• Field trips: You represent the school.
Be respectful.
Clean-up• Everyone participates• Disinfect your work area• Put equipment away
Most Important
• Keep you eyes open to your surroundings.
• If your not sure, ASK!