BIOL 2601L - General Biology I: Molecules and Cells Laboratory
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 44196,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Molly Coffee
Email: macoffee@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Biology 2601-2602 Lab Manual | Asch, Diggins and Renee | 9781792444432 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | No lab | ||
| 8/31 | Module 1 – Scientific Communication Introduction Syllabus Introduction | ||
| 9/7 | Module 1 – Scientific Communication The Scientific Method Introduction to Keeping a Laboratory Notebook Reaction Time Experiment | ||
| 9/14 | Writing Laboratory Reports Reaction time cont. Statistical Analyses Creating Figures, Graphs, and Tables Reaction Time Experiment – Part II | ||
| 9/21 | Module 2 – Cell Biology Osmosis I Laboratory Notebook Due for Module 1 | ||
| 9/28 | Module 2 – Cell Biology Osmosis II | ||
| 10/5 | Module 2 – Cell Biology Fermentation I Laboratory Report on Osmosis Due | ||
| 10/12 | Module 2 – Cell Biology Fermentation II | ||
| 10/19 | Laboratory Examination 1 Laboratory Notebook Due for Module 2 | ||
| 10/26 | Module 3 – Evolution and Diversity Gel Electrophoresis | ||
| 11/2 | Module 3 – Evolution and Diversity Population Genetics: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium | ||
| 11/9 | Module 3 – Evolution and Diversity Bacteria Laboratory Report on Gel Electrophoresis Due | ||
| 11/16 | Module 3 – Evolution and Diversity Data collection from Bacteria | ||
| 11/23 | Review for Lab exam 2 | ||
| 11/30 | Laboratory Examination 2 Laboratory Notebook Due for Module 3 | ||
| 12/7 | Finals Week, No Lab |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.