BIOL 2601L - General Biology I: Molecules and Cells Laboratory
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30004,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Xiangjia Jack Min
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Plant Science, University of Hawaii
Master’s, Software Systems, University of British Columbia
Master’s, Plant Science, China Agricultural University
Bachelor’s, Plant Science, Qingdao Agricultural University
Professor
Email: xmin@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher 3014
Office Phone: 330-941-1945
Preferred Contact Method: Email is preferred
Communication Expectations:
Typically respond to email within 24 hours (except weekends).
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Min
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Biology 2601 Lab Manuel Asch et al. |
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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BIOL2601L Schedule
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5/11 | Introduction | Literature search, Notebook, and overview of the course | |
| Wed | 5/13 | Ch 1 | Module 1: Scientific comunications: Sci. Method; Reaction time | |
| Mon | 5/18 | Ch 1 | Lab Report Writing; Statistical Analysis; need to bring a personal computer | |
| Wed | 5/20 | Ch 2 | Module 2: Cell Biology - Osmosis Lab | Lab notebook due for Module 1: Reaction time lab |
| Mon | 5/25 | Holiday | ||
| Wed | 5/27 | Ch 3 | Module 2: Cell Biololgy - Fermentation | Lab report on Osmosis lab |
| Mon | 6/1 | Lab exam 1 | Lab notebook for Module 2 | |
| Wed | 6/3 | Ch 4 | Module 3: Evo. Diversity - Gene Electrophoresis | |
| Mon | 6/8 | Online reading: NCBI | Module 3: NCBI BLAST (person computer is neede) | |
| Wed | 6/10 | Online reading: details on Blackboard | Module 3: Phylogenetic tree contruction | Lab report on Gel Electrophoresis |
| Mon | 6/15 | Ch 6 | Bacteria | |
| Wed | 6/17 | Ch 5 | Data collection for Bacteria; Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Lab | Lab report on BLAST and Phylogeny |
| Mon | 6/22 | Lab Exam 2 | Lab notebook due for Bacteria 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.