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BIOC 112 Introductory Biological Research ChallengesBIOC 112 explores science with a more open approach and involves guided participation in scientific research in collaboration with a research laboratory in BioSciences. Teams of students work on investigative, client-based projects with opportunities to design experiments, analyze data, and communicate their findings. This course is recommended for students interested in a BioSciences major who have very limited practical laboratory experience. Only first year students may enroll. A major objective is to prepare students who have limited laboratory experience to move on to BIOC 211, which requires more independent learning, and to perform independent research. The "fundamentals" covered in BIOC 112 include keeping a laboratory record, following standard protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating scientific information. Students will learn fundamental skills such as preparing/diluting solutions, using automatic pipettors, using standard equipment, and using aseptic technique.The project may vary from semester to semester. Overall learning goals and intended learning outcomes for the course are outlined below. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMESGoal 1: Possess basic laboratory skills desired of an independent researcherUnderstanding the rationale behind procedures and asking questions that reflect a willingness to learn promote effective time management and successful completion of experiments. Our best students are always the ones who are engaged in the learning process. An engaged student
Goal 2: Understand the importance of effective communication and of detailed and accurate record keepingCommunication and record keeping are fundamental to the dissemination of science. A student who is an effective communicator
Goal 3: Recognize the importance of discipline and responsibility when working in a professional environmentIn addition to working independently, each student is expected to work well with each member of a team. A disciplined and responsible student
Goal 4: Experience that not all scientific experiments work as plannedMany scientific experiments do not work as planned and often yield either no results or findings that conflict with or differ from previous experiments. Our teaching labs in BioSciences provide a "safe" and nurturing environment where a student can
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