Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Biology 150 Lab Course Prefix/Number/Title: BIOL 150 General Biology Lab, Number of Credits: 1 semester credit Instructor: Janelle Green, MS Office: NSC 113 Office Hours: MWF: 9:00-9:50 and/or 11:00am-11:50am or with a scheduled appointment Office Phone: 701.228.5472 Email: Janelle.a.green@ndus.edu Lab Days/Times: Tues 1:00pm-2:50pm Thurs 8:00am-9:50am/10:00am-11:50am Location: NSC Room # 126 Course Description: The first semester of a two-semester sequenced study of the fundamental topics of biology, with an emphasis on cellular biology. Textbook Requirement: Lura. 2017. BIOL 150 Lab Manual Materials for Lab (Required): 1. 2 or 3 inch ring binder/folder specifically for this lab (you will turn this in to me) 2. Access to a hole punch, printer, paper 3. Email and blackboard (course materials, handouts, and announcement) 3. Pen or something to write with Prerequisites: none Course Objectives --Demonstrate an understanding and proficiency in the following: 1. Understand cellular and viral structure and function. 2. Understand fundamental biochemical principles. 3. Understand rudimentary classical genetics 4. Understand rudimentary molecular genetics and have a familiarity with various DNA technologies 5. Use knowledge about mechanisms of cellular and molecular processes. Course Requirements and Grading: • A = 100-90% • B = 89.5-80% • C = 79.5-70%