Professor             Dr. M. M. Moore            SSB 6153        tel 3441        mmoore@sfu.ca
Lab Instructors   Dr. Mala Fernando      B9238              tel 5684        fernando@sfu.ca
                                Ms. Linda Pinto            B9232              tel 5626        pinto@sfu.ca
 

Pre-requisites

Lower core courses are assumed, particularly CHEM 103 and 115,
PHYS 102 and BICH (MBB) 221

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Experience and observation leads scientists to make predictions about the behaviour of all things biological, from animals to DNA molecules. The validity of these predictions can only be tested by experimentation. But the experimental design and interpretation is not always straightforward and many issues must be resolved. For example, How many subjects should be tested?, What kind of controls need to be included?, Should the experimenter know which sample is which or should they be 'blinded'?, Is the equipment appropriate for these samples?, and so on. The purpose of this course is to provide students with skills in experimental design and interpretation of scientific data. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn the basic principles of operation of several measurement systems that are important in the biological sciences, e.g. pH, light measurement, the use of radioisotopes, etc. Finally, students will collaborate on the design, execution and oral and written presentation of an original research project.

Grading

Lab Worksheets - 25
Formal Lab Reports - 15
Exam I - 15
Exam II - 15
Research Proposal - 5
Research project/report - 15
Research Presentation - 10