Biological Laboratory Investigations I

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(Formerly A BIO 122.) First course in a two-semester laboratory sequence designed for biology majors. Students will learn the process of scientific investigation, collaborate in designing, conducting and analyzing experiments, develop the ability to communicate in scientific format and gain expertise in a variety of laboratory instrumentation, techniques, skills and procedures. This course is part of the core requirements for the Biology/BA, Biology/BS, and BCAMB/BS programs as well as an admissions prerequisite for most health care programs. One laboratory period per week. May not be taken by students with credit for A BIO 110 or A BIO 122. Prerequisite(s): A BIO 120 or A BIO 131, and A CHM 120, 124 or A CHM 115. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): A BIO 121 or A BIO 130, A CHM 121, 125 or A CHM 116. Offered fall semester only. Course fee applies. Consult the Schedule of Classes.