Life, the Universe and Evolution:
Laboratory Exercises for Evolution and Biodiversity
Click on the links below to find the laboratory exercise chapters for each week. Be sure to read the chapter well in advance of lab, and understand it thoroughly before you come to class. Bring a hard copy with you to lab, or bring your laptop so you can access the chapter online.
Laboratory Exercises
Laboratory #1 - Evolution by Means of Natural Selection
Laboratory #2 - Natural Selection: Team Presentation
Laboratory #3 - Systematics and Taxonomy
Laboratory #4 - A Biodiversity Safari
Laboratory #5 - Environmental Effects on Seed Germination
Laboratory #6 - Biodiversity Safari: Team Presentation
Laboratory #7 - Germination Team Presentations
Laboratory #8 - Agonistic Behavior in Betta splendens
Laboratory #9 - Betta splendens Behavior Team Presentations
Laboratory #10 - Water Movement in Vascular Plants
Laboratory #11 - Water Movement Team Presentations
Appendices
Appendix #1 - The Scientific Method: Hypothesis Testing and Experimental Design
Appendix #2 - Format for a Scientific Presentation or Paper
Appendix #3 - Proper Use of the Microscope
Appendix #4 - Creating Figures and Tables
Appendix #5 - Scientific Notation and Conversions
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