General Biology Practical I

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. outline common laboratory hazards; 2. identify precautions on laboratory hazards; 3. state the functions of the different parts of microscope; 4. use the microscope and describe its maintenance; 5. draw biological diagrams and illustrations; and 6. apply scaling and proportion to biological diagrams.

Common laboratory hazards. Prevention and first aid. Measurements in biology. Uses and care of microscope. Compound and dissecting microscope. Biological drawings and illustration, scaling, accuracy and proportion. Use of common laboratory apparatus and laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the topics covered in BIO 101.