Proposed Core Category
The Biology Curriculum Team representative, Christopher Allen, has submitted a Core course proposal to add Biology 1415 to the LSC Core in the Component Area Option (CAO) [30] Life and Physical Sciences [090] Creative Arts areas.
Application Documents
- Application
- Syllabus
- Additional Documentation
Course Description
A study of laboratory operations, management, equipment, instrumentation, quality control techniques, and safety procedures. Includes laboratory practice in using pH meters, spectrophotometers, preparing buffers and solutions, and performing measurements and separatory techniques.
Prerequisites
College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411; MATH 1314 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1314 as a prerequisite; BIOL 1414 OR Instructor’s Approval.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Students will demonstrate the preparation of various solutions, including buffers, to make dilutions and to accurately measure and transfer solutions volumetrically.
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Students use the appropriate S.I. units in laboratory calculations and solve problems involving conversions between unit expressions.
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Students will collect data using a pH meter. Students will adjust the pH of various solutions and determine the capacity of various buffer solutions by titration.
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Students will use a spectrophotometer to perform simple spectroscopy experiments.
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Students in the college success course will be able to formulate educational and career goals and apply strategies to advance their goals and college performance.