Biology Laboratory Manual: Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Principles
Carly Manz, Iowa State University
Chanda Skelton, Iowa State University
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Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press
Language: English
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Reviews
Reviewed by Amy Obringer, Professor of Biology, University of Saint Francis on 5/4/26
This lab manual covers typical topics that would be expected in a freshman biology class for majors. read more
Reviewed by Amy Obringer, Professor of Biology, University of Saint Francis on 5/4/26
Comprehensiveness
This lab manual covers typical topics that would be expected in a freshman biology class for majors.
Content Accuracy
This lab manual provided detail and accuracy to each lab.
Relevance/Longevity
I think all the labs were quite good except the fetal pig lab. I would rather see a cat dissection lab in a college course.
Clarity
Written very clear and concise. Good illustrations.
Consistency
The framework and language was consistent throughout.
Modularity
Each lab is appropriate in length
Organization/Structure/Flow
The organization is logical.
Interface
no problems
Grammatical Errors
No grammar errors were noted.
Cultural Relevance
The tone was neutral - race and ethnicity did not need to be addressed based on the topics covered.
CommentsI thought this was a good freshman lab book. The writing style was good and would be well received by freshman biology majors. I am going to recommend a few of the labs to the Foundations of Biology professor at my institution.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Academic Dishonesty
- Nature of Science
- Citations
- Quantitative Techniques and Organic Molecules
- Properties and Function of an Enzyme
- Using Excel for Data Analysis and Graphing
- Fermentation
- Investigating Photosynthesis
- Bacterial Transformation with Recombinant Plasmid DNA
- Background Section Worksheet for Week 7 Presentations
- DNA Transformation Results and Student Presentations
- Microscope and Sample Preparation
- Plant Cells and Tissues
- Vascular Tissues & Plant Functional Anatomy
- Dissection Techniques and Terminology
- Digestive, Renal, and Reproductive Systems
- Circulatory System
- Gas Exchange and Respiratory System
- Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Muscular and Skeletal Systems
- Image Attributions
About the Book
This lab manual is designed for students enrolled in the second lab course in the introductory biology sequence at Iowa State University. It is a semester-long lab course, required by most life-science-related majors at ISU, and includes activities on the scientific method, molecular and cellular biology, energetics, genetics, plant anatomy and physiology, and animal anatomy and physiology.
About the Contributors
Authors
Dr. Carly Manz, Iowa State University
Dr. Chanda Skelton, Iowa State University