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Melissa Beers: /* Fall 2009 */

Melissa Beers — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:10:43 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Welcome to BISC 219!'''<br>		'''Welcome to BISC 219!'''<br>

-	Over the course of the semester, you will perform experiments that use two model organisms: the nematode worm, ''Caenorhabditis elegans'' and the plant, ''Nicotiana tabacum''. Your experiments will explore gene regulation and expression in each of these systems and will use some of the most important techniques in molecular biology. <br>	+	Over the course of the semester, you will perform experiments that use two model organisms: the nematode worm, ''Caenorhabditis elegans'' and the plant, ''Nicotiana tabacum''. Your experiments will explore gene location, regulation and expression in each of these systems and will use some of the most important techniques in molecular biology. <br>
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	The success of your experiments is largely in your own hands. Please read through the entire set of experiments before beginning a lab series and read again, carefully, the portion to be done in lab that day before starting your work. Try to avoid the “hands-on- brain-off” pitfall common to lab students; instead, think as well as do. Be aware of what is actually happening in your tube during each step of a protocol. Know where you are in the stepwise progression toward answering your experimental questions as you complete each part of an experiment or series. Success in these labs will depend on paying meticulous attention to detail and on following instructions precisely. It is equally important to understand the conceptual basis of your experimental design and its goals. By doing all this, you will eventually see the results of your faith and hard work: you will have modeled the way science is done by scientists.<br>		The success of your experiments is largely in your own hands. Please read through the entire set of experiments before beginning a lab series and read again, carefully, the portion to be done in lab that day before starting your work. Try to avoid the “hands-on- brain-off” pitfall common to lab students; instead, think as well as do. Be aware of what is actually happening in your tube during each step of a protocol. Know where you are in the stepwise progression toward answering your experimental questions as you complete each part of an experiment or series. Success in these labs will depend on paying meticulous attention to detail and on following instructions precisely. It is equally important to understand the conceptual basis of your experimental design and its goals. By doing all this, you will eventually see the results of your faith and hard work: you will have modeled the way science is done by scientists.<br>

Tucker Crum: /* Fall 2009 */

Tucker Crum — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>
-	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: [[User:Christie Sze]]<br><br>	+	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor:''' [[User:Christie Sze \| Christie Sze]]<br><br>

	'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>		'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>

Tucker Crum: /* Fall 2009 */

Tucker Crum — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:49:42 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>
-	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: [[User: Christie Sze]]<br><br>	+	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: [[User:Christie Sze]]<br><br>

	'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>		'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>

Tucker Crum: /* Fall 2009 */

Tucker Crum — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:49:08 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>
-	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: Christie Sze<br><br>	+	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: [[User: Christie Sze]]<br><br>

	'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>		'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>

Tucker Crum at 12:48, 1 September 2009

Tucker Crum — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:48:29 GMT

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	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>
-		+	'''Study Group Leader/Course Peer Mentor: Christie Sze<br><br>

	'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>		'''Lecture:''' T/F 11:10-12:20 <br>

Tucker Crum at 12:13, 31 July 2009

Tucker Crum — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:13:51 GMT

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	You will be expected to keep a lab notebook of all the work done in these experiments. This notebook will not be collected or graded but should be useful to you when you write your scientific paper on your work at the conclusion of each series of experiments. Protocols will be provided in lab but an outline should be found in your notebook along with all results and calculations.<br>		You will be expected to keep a lab notebook of all the work done in these experiments. This notebook will not be collected or graded but should be useful to you when you write your scientific paper on your work at the conclusion of each series of experiments. Protocols will be provided in lab but an outline should be found in your notebook along with all results and calculations.<br>
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-	Acquisition of scientific writing skills is a primary goal of the lab experience; therefore, ~~three papers~~ will constitute the bulk of your lab grade. The ~~format for the papers is described in the pages that follow. Please heed these instructions as well as any additional information provided~~ by ~~your lab instructor. The~~ papers ~~are due in lab, generally a week after the conclusion of each series of experiments~~. '''There is a 5% per day penalty for late work~~. All major assignments must be completed~~. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no work will be accepted for point credit more than one week after the due date. '''<br>	+	Acquisition of scientific writing skills is a primary goal of the lab experience; therefore, writing about your experiments in the form of scientific research reports will constitute the bulk of your lab grade. The process of learning scientific writing will be accomplished with both small practice assignments and by writing complete papers. '''There is a 5% per day penalty for late work. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no work will be accepted for point credit more than one week after the due date. '''<br>
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-	~~In addition~~ to ~~writing scientific papers~~, you will read and discuss ~~three~~ primary research articles that are related to your experiments. These discussions will take place during the last lab of each series. A copy of the first research paper to be discussed is included at the end of the lab manual. You will be directed to electronic versions of the other papers. The discussions will be graded. <br>	+	Another good way to learn to write effectively about your work is to read well constructed research reports. Therefore, during the semester you will read and discuss several primary research articles that are related to your experiments. <br>
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	We sincerely hope that you find your introduction to the world of genetics both exciting and intellectually stimulating. As always, we appreciate comments and suggestions for improving the program. Good luck and have fun!		We sincerely hope that you find your introduction to the world of genetics both exciting and intellectually stimulating. As always, we appreciate comments and suggestions for improving the program. Good luck and have fun!

Melissa Beers: /* Fall 2009 */

Melissa Beers — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:21:46 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Welcome to BISC 219!'''<br>		'''Welcome to BISC 219!'''<br>

-	Over the course of the semester, you will perform experiments that use two model organisms: the nematode worm , ''Caenorhabditis elegans'' and the plant, ''Nicotiana tabacum''. Your experiments will explore gene regulation and expression in each of these systems and will use some of the most important techniques in molecular biology. <br>	+	Over the course of the semester, you will perform experiments that use two model organisms: the nematode worm, ''Caenorhabditis elegans'' and the plant, ''Nicotiana tabacum''. Your experiments will explore gene regulation and expression in each of these systems and will use some of the most important techniques in molecular biology. <br>
	<br>		<br>
	The success of your experiments is largely in your own hands. Please read through the entire set of experiments before beginning a lab series and read again, carefully, the portion to be done in lab that day before starting your work. Try to avoid the “hands-on- brain-off” pitfall common to lab students; instead, think as well as do. Be aware of what is actually happening in your tube during each step of a protocol. Know where you are in the stepwise progression toward answering your experimental questions as you complete each part of an experiment or series. Success in these labs will depend on paying meticulous attention to detail and on following instructions precisely. It is equally important to understand the conceptual basis of your experimental design and its goals. By doing all this, you will eventually see the results of your faith and hard work: you will have modeled the way science is done by scientists.<br>		The success of your experiments is largely in your own hands. Please read through the entire set of experiments before beginning a lab series and read again, carefully, the portion to be done in lab that day before starting your work. Try to avoid the “hands-on- brain-off” pitfall common to lab students; instead, think as well as do. Be aware of what is actually happening in your tube during each step of a protocol. Know where you are in the stepwise progression toward answering your experimental questions as you complete each part of an experiment or series. Success in these labs will depend on paying meticulous attention to detail and on following instructions precisely. It is equally important to understand the conceptual basis of your experimental design and its goals. By doing all this, you will eventually see the results of your faith and hard work: you will have modeled the way science is done by scientists.<br>

Melissa Beers: /* Fall 2009 */

Melissa Beers — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:09:21 GMT

Fall 2009

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	'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]] and [[User:Drew Webb\| Drew Webb]]		'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]] and [[User:Drew Webb\| Drew Webb]]

-	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[Andrea Sequeira]]<br>	+	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]]<br>

Melissa Beers: /* Fall 2009 */

Melissa Beers — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:08:40 GMT

Fall 2009

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	== Fall 2009 ==		== Fall 2009 ==
-	'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[Andrea Sequeira]] and [[User:Drew Webb\| Drew Webb]]	+	'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[User:Andrea Sequeira\| Andrea Sequeira]] and [[User:Drew Webb\| Drew Webb]]

	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[Andrea Sequeira]]<br>

Melissa Beers: /* Fall 2009 */

Melissa Beers — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:48:42 GMT

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	== Fall 2009 ==		== Fall 2009 ==
-	'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[Andrea Sequeira]] and [[Drew Webb]]	+	'''Lecturing Faculty:''' [[Andrea Sequeira]] and [[User:Drew Webb\| Drew Webb]]

	'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[Andrea Sequeira]]<br>		'''Laboratory Instructors:''' [[User:Melissa Beers\| Melissa Beers]], [[User:Tucker Crum\| Tucker Crum]] and [[Andrea Sequeira]]<br>