Microscopy

• Theory of Microscopy
• Parts of the microscope
• Using the microscope
• Karyotyping

Graphing and Statistical Methods

• Interpreting Graphs
• Standard curves
• Descriptive Statistics and Distributions
• Correlation
• Probability

Measurements

• Scientific notation
• The metric system
• Mass &Volume
• Distance and Temperature
• Concentration and pH
• Calories

Diluting solutions

• Intoduction & Fractions
• Part and Percent Solutions
• Dilution factors
• Serial dilutions

Botanical Techniques

• Preparation of leaf disks
• Tissue homogenization

Microbiology Techniques

• Aseptic technique
• Using swabs, loops and needles
• Using Petri dishes
• Streaking for isolation
• Quantifying bacteria by spread plates
• Plate assays for exoenzymes
• Inoculating broth and semi-solid media
• Staining bacteria
• Benedict's Test

Protein Analysis

• Column Chromatography
• Electrophoresis

Mitosis and the Cell Cycle

Basic Laboratory Equipment

• Glass pipets
• Eppendorf pipets
• Electric Balances
• Graduated cylinders
• pH meters
• Spectrophotometers
• Centrifuges