Biology Labs   We may not do the labs in this order; however we will do our best to cover all of them. If time permits more labs, I have plenty of cool things!   1.     Lab Safety ·        Being safe while performing lab experiments   2.     Microscopy ·        Understanding microscope use. ·        Measurement ·        Depth of field   3.     Scientific Method ·        Using Scientific Method to answer key questions.   4.     Mitosis ·        Learning to identify the cell during different phases of cell cycle   5.     Meiosis ·        Understanding the difference between meiosis and mitosis   6.     Genetics ·        Learn basic concepts of Mendelian Genetics ·        Probability and randomness ·        Punnet Squares   7.     Cleavage, Gastrulation and Organogenesis ·        Learn the general changes that occur in the early development of vertebrate embryos   8.     Evolution and Natural Selection ·        Hardy-Weinberg Law ·        Principles of natural selection ·        Genetic frequencies   9.     Taxonomy and Microorganisms ·        General concepts of taxonomy and systematics ·        Wet mounts and stains   10.  Fungi ·        Characteristics of plants and fungi   11.  Dissection Fetal Pig ·        Mammalian anatomy inside and outside.   12.  Dissections (MAYBE) ·         Invertebrates- worm. clam ·        Vertebrates- starfish   13.  Ecology ·        Dichotomous key ·        General concepts of ecology ·        Ecology on campus   14.  Cells, Tissues and Organ Systems ·        How are living things organized?   15.  Transport ·        How do materials enter and exit a cell.   16.  Enzymes ·        How chemical reactions occur so quickly and without much heat.   17.  Photosynthesis and Cell Respiration ( may take two labs) ·        Why do we need plants and they need us? ·        How do they utilize nutrients?   18.  Blood and Circulatory system ·        How fit are you?   19. Musculoskeletal System ·        How do we move?   20.  Exercise Physiology Labs ·        Human performance testing!