W.P. Armstrong Biology 100 2002 Lab Schedule
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Biology 100 Spring 2002 Laboratory Schedule  W.P. Armstrong, Instr.

WEEK:
LABORATORY EXERCISE [in BIOLOGY 100 LAB MANUAL]
Jan 21
 The Cell (1)--Use of Microscope; Metric System & Comparison of
Cell Sizes; Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells. [Holiday Mon. Jan. 21]
Jan 28
 The Cell (1)--Physical Properties of Cells (Osmosis & Imbibition);
Plants and Animals; Archaebacteria, Cyanobacteria & Halobacteria
Feb  4
 Cell Division: MITOSIS & CYTOKINESIS (2). The Cell Cycle
Feb 11
 DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis (3).   DNA Plastic Model
and DNA Computer Program. [Holiday Fri. Feb. 15]
Feb 18
 DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis (3). [Holiday Mon. Feb. 18].
Feb 25
 DNA Quiz and 35mm Color Slides of Plant & Animal Cell Types.
Mar  4
 CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION EXAM and Hybridization in
Plants & Animals; Plant Hybrids On The Palomar College Campus.
Mar 11
 Genetics Laboratory (4)--Polygenic Crosses & Chi Square Test.
***FRI. MAR. 15 LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS WITH W***
Mar 18
 Genetics Laboratory (4)--Blood Types, Colorblindness, Immunology.
[Poison Oak: A Delayed-Action Cell-Mediated Immune Response.]
**********March 25 through March 29 EASTER VACATION**********
Apr  1
 Population Genetics (6). [Including Selection & Genetic Drift]
Apr  8
 Reproduction in Plantae (8)--Mosses & Ferns. [Incl. introduction to
algae, fungi & lichens in Exercise 7 and Appendix--p. 229.]
Apr 15
 Reproduction in Plantae (8)--Angiosperms (Flowering Plants).
Apr 22
 Indented Dichotomous Keys: Duckweeds & San Diego Co. Shrubs
Apr 29
 PLANT LIFE CYCLES EXAM and Reproduction in Animalia (9)
May  6
 Plant & Animal Adaptations (11). [Incl. Rustyleaf Fig & Its Wasps
on campus, the Yucca & Yucca Moth & Plant Adaptations To Fire.]
May 13
 Field Trip To Coastal Sage Scrub (12). [Finals Begin Mon. May 20]

Note: Numbers in parentheses following each laboratory topic refer to exercises in
the Biology 100 Laboratory Manual & Workbook (5th Ed.)  by  W. P. Armstrong.
Underlined links go to pages at Biology 100 Tab on the Wayne's Word home page.

Biology 100 Laboratory Manual is required for this course. Do not buy used copies at the off-campus
bookstore because pages may be missing.  Textbook by S. Mader is recommended but is not required.

Several quizzes will be given during lab. Some exams will also be given during
the laboratory period. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO ATTEND ALL THE LABS!

Note: Grade scale is based on the highest points achieved by the top student:
>94.5% (A)   >84.5% (B)   >64.5% (C)   >49.5% (D)    Less than 49.5% (F)

LECTURE UNITS:

  I. Cell Structure & Function--incl. basic biochemistry and
      cellular physiology of major plant and animal systems.
 II. Molecular & Mendelian Genetics and Immunology.
III. Ecology, Evolution and Diversity of Plants & Animals.

[Complete lecture topic outlines on pages v--x of Biology 100 Lab Manual]

Supplemental reading, Extra Credit & Crossword Puzzles at Biology 100 Tab
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