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BIOL 192 - Principles of Biological Investigation

(2 units)
Fundamentals of investigative techniques common to all fields of scientific writing and use of research equipment.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 190 . Corequisite(s): BIOL 191 .

Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
Core Status: Core Science Requirement A
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to formulate scientific hypotheses and test predictions deduced from them.
2. Students will be able to design and conduct experiments with proper controls.
3. Students will be able to collect data properly and analyze them statistically.
4. Students will be able to use the library and web resources to conduct scientific literature searches.
5. Students will be able to write a formal laboratory report and a scientific paper.
6. Students will be able to evaluate their own work and the work of others.
7. Students will be able to present findings to their classmates.
8. Students will be able to correctly use basic tools & equipment of biological research, such as micropipette, spectrophotometer, gel electrophoresis equipment, and light compound microscope.


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