What This Document Is
This document details essential information for students enrolled in BIOL 322: Genetics Lab at Western Washington University. It functions as a comprehensive course overview, outlining expectations, policies, and logistical details for successful participation. It’s designed to be a central reference point for all aspects of the lab component of the genetics course.
Why This Document Matters
This is a crucial resource for any student registered for the Genetics Lab. Reviewing this information *before* the course begins – and referencing it throughout the quarter – will ensure you understand grading criteria, attendance requirements, safety protocols, and assignment expectations. It’s particularly helpful for students who want to proactively prepare for lab work and understand how their performance will be evaluated. It’s also valuable for clarifying course logistics and instructor contact information.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides the framework for the course but does *not* contain the actual lab exercises or detailed experimental protocols. It doesn’t include specific genetics concepts explained, nor does it offer solutions to assignments. It’s a guide to *how* the course operates, not a substitute for attending lectures, completing readings, or actively participating in the lab sessions themselves. It also doesn’t provide the weekly handouts detailing specific experiments.
What This Document Provides
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A list of the model organisms used throughout the course.
* An overview of the course’s content and learning objectives, categorized into content and process goals.
* Details regarding pre-lab preparation requirements and expectations for lab participation.
* A comprehensive list of assignments and their corresponding point values.
* Policies regarding attendance, participation, and lab dress code.
* Information about quizzes and the final assessment.
