BIOL 200L2nd summer session 2011

• Use the scientific method of inquiry to investigate biological phenomena.

• Apply the concepts learned in BIOL 200 to an experimental and hands-on observational setting.

• Collect and interpret biological data.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the use of some of the standard tools of the biological scientist, such as microscopes, scales, spectrophotometers, computers, and other analytical tools.

• Demonstrate the use of specialized tools and methods frequently used in the study of corals and coral reefs.

Student Learning Outcomes

General Objectives

• Make you excellent observers• Develop life-long habits which will

help you understanding how you fit into and impact society

• Learn how to apply the “scientific method” to common biological problems

• Discover key community resources

Strategy

• Active learning

–Collect your own data

–Analyze data & compare with other data

–Interpret through synthesis

• Considerable work outside lab

Strategy

• Work generally spans multiple sessions

• Details shown in PowerPoint slides

• Procedures and Info Links on the Web

Lab Topics

• Classification• Algae, fish & coral ID• Plankton• Ocean Acidification• Marine Debris• Fish Pond• MPA’s and Fisheries

Field Excursions

• Waikiki Aquarium• HIMB• Hawaiian Fish Pond/ Aquaculture• Fish Auction

• Sign waver• Be on time• Free to students during assigned time• If you can’t make it on assigned day

then you can attend another time, but must pay admission fee ($6)

• Plan on being there for 2 hours

• Visit Coconut Island and learn its history• See the ongoing research• Speak with the scientists

Learn about Hawaiian Fish PondsParticipate in a service learning projectLearn about aquaculture on campus

• Sign waver• Be on time 4:45 am sharp• Pier 38, 1131 N. Nimitz, 536-2148• Wear warm cloths and shoes

Lab Requirements

• Field Notebook

• Safety Check

• Assumption of Risk & Release

• Permission for field trip

What We Do For You

• Stimulate your interest• Guide you in asking critical

questions• Demonstrate data collection

and documentation• Show you basic analysis

techniques

What We Expect of You

• Come on time and prepared to fully participate

• Join us in the spirit of adventure and learning

• Take the time and apply the effort

GradingGrading

Attendance 10%

Participation 10%

Assignments 80%

Total 100%

GradingGrading

A 90% or above in total points

B 80%- 89% of total points

C 70%- 79% of total points

D 60%- 69% of total points

F Below 55% of total points; also informal or incompletel withdrawal from course.

Homework Assignments

• Your work matches the assignment

• It is accurate and complete

• It is on-time

• It shows thoughtful insight

Assumptions

• You are here to participate

• You are honest

• You can show initiative

General Structure of the Labs

• Review and discuss homework

• Learn about the new tasks

• Work on the tasks in the lab and outside

• Review new homework assignment to be done between labs

• Discuss some “ethical dilemmas” related to the lab materials

Web Support

www.wcc.hawaii.edu/facstaff/miliefsky-m/