Introductory Biology Laboratory Manual: 2025 Release
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The laboratory exercises in Introductory Biology Laboratory Manual cover the entire field of biology from an evolutionary perspective. There is a breadth of coverage that can be adapted to a variety of course orientations and designs, including a uni…
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- UNIT I The Cell
- 1. Scientific Method
- 2. Measuring with Metric
- 3. Microscopy
- 4. Chemical Composition of Cells
- 5. Cell Structure and Function
- 6. How Enzymes Function
- 7. Cellular Respiration
- 8. Photosynthesis
- UNIT II Genetics
- 9. Mitosis: Cellular Reproduction
- 10. Meiosis: Sexual Reproduction
- 11. Patterns of Inheritance
- 12. Human Genetics
- 13. DNA Biology and Technology
- UNIT III Evolution
- 14. Evidence of Evolution
- 15. Natural Selection
- UNIT IV Microbiology
- 16. Introduction to Microbiology
- 17. Bacteria and Protists
- 18. Fungi
- UNIT V Plant Evolution and Diversity
- 19. Nonvascular Plants and Seedless Vascular Plants
- 20. Seed Plants
- 21. Organization of Flowering Plants
- 22. Water Absorption and Transport in Plants
- 23. Control of Plant Growth and Responses
- 24. Reproduction in Flowering Plants
- UNIT VI Animal Evolution and Diversity
- 25. Essentials of Invertebrates
- 26. Invertebrates
- 27. Invertebrate Coelomates
- 28. The Vertebrates
- UNIT VII Comparative Animal Biology
- 29. Animal Organization
- 30. Basic Mammalian Anatomy I
- 31. Chemical Aspects of Digestion
- 32. Basic Mammalian Anatomy II
- 33. Homeostasis
- 34. The Nervous System and Senses
- 35. Musculoskeletal System I
- 36. Musculoskeletal System II
- 37. Development
- UNIT VIII Ecology
- 38. Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems
- 39. Sampling Ecosystems
- UNIT IX Human Biology
- 40. Scientific Method
- 41. Cell Structure and Function
- 42. Body Tissues
- 43. Organization of the Body
- 44. Cardiovascular System
- 45. Energy Requirements and Nutrition
- 46. Homeostasis
- 47. Nervous System and Senses
- 48. Reproduction and Development
- 49. Mitosis and Meiosis
- Appendices
- A- Preparing a Laboratory Report
- B- Metric System
- Index
The laboratory exercises in Introductory Biology Laboratory Manual cover the entire field of biology from an evolutionary perspective. There is a breadth of coverage that can be adapted to a variety of course orientations and designs, including a unit specifically for courses requiring human-focused labs. This lab manual can be customized to only include the specific exercises needed school-by-school.
All exercises have been tested for student interest, preparation and completion times, feasibility, and reliability of results. Directions to students are clear and follow common laboratory standards and practices.