1. BIOL 172 Lab
Spring 2017

2. Instructor:
Michelle Smith
Contact Information:

3. Class Web Sites: Syllabus Schedule Assignments Handouts
Syllabus
Schedule
Assignments
Handouts 3

4. Lab Time & Location
Lab: Section 64063
Wednesday 1-3:45
Imiloa 103

5. Imiloa 136 Instructor’s Office Location & Hours TR 9:45-11:30
or by apt.

6. Course Topics
Biology and diversity of:
algae
fungi
plants
animal body plans
Kingdom Animalia: mollusks, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms and chordates
Mammalian anatomy

7. Cell Phones
Please turn it off before arriving to class!

8. Attendance Mandatory Be on Time! Don’t expect labs to end early.
Let instructor know if you anticipate an absence.

9. Pre-Lab Quizzes 11 pre-lab quizzes (55 points)
Go to BIOL 172L site
No make-up quizzes
Don’t be late

10. 12 lab summaries (20 pts each) Late summaries deduct 5 pts
More than 1 week late not accepted
Lab Summary
Answer questions (typed)
Define vocabulary
Be organized!
Fungus

11. Lab Notebook 120 pts 4 note books (2 lined and 2 blank) Date: 9/10/13
Lab 04 Plant structure
Fig. 1. Dicotyledon Perfect Complete Flower

12. Field Trip
Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden

13. Corn/Bean Experiment Full lab report (120 points) Purpose Background
Procedures
Results (tables, figures, pictures)
Discussion

14. Lab Practicals: 2 exams 232.5 points each (465 pts)
No make-up or retake
Form study groups

15. Grading Practical Examinations (2) 465 points
Pre-Lab Quizzes (11) 55 points
Laboratory Notebook (12) 120 points
Research Paper (corn/bean) 120 points
Laboratory Summaries (12) 240 points
TOTAL points
Grade cutoffs:
A = above 90%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = below 59%
No plus or minus final grades

16. Lab Photo Atlas
Adams, B. & Crawley, J. (2013). Van De Graff's Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory (7th edition). Morton Pub. ISBN (~$40)

17. Cheating Plagiarism Academic Dishonesty
See student handbook on conduct code or

18. Lab Safety 01

19. Lab Policies
Sign Waiver
Sign Field Trip Form

20. Lab Safety Prohibited Food Drink Smoking Cell phone Horseplay
Open-toed shoes

21. 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

22. Lab Safety Please Report The Following to the instructor: Injuries
Broken equipment
Broken glass or tools

23. Lab Safety

24. Lab Attire
Lab coat
Gloves
Goggles
No open-toed shoes

25. Preparation Read assignment before attending lab
Be prepared to attend a field trip: sunscreen, hat, water (rain or shine)

26. Behavior Have a positive attitude!
Work cooperatively with group members
Field trips: You represent the school. Be respectful.

27. Clean-up Everyone participates Disinfect your work area
Put equipment away

28. Most Important Keep you eyes open to your surroundings.
If your not sure, ASK!