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Department of Biology and Marine Biology |
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BIOL 319 is an introductory research course intended as a gateway to pursing research opportunities in my lab. Students learn research methodology and laboratory skills while isolating and identifying novel antibiotic-producing bacteria from soil and water samples.
BIO 319: ANTIBIOTIC DISCOVERY Lab; 1 credit (spring semester) PREREQUISITES: BIO 201 and BIO 202 and permission of instructor A hands-on introduction to biological laboratory research methods. Students learn lab safety, techniques in microbiology, and develop scientific literacy for the purpose of creating and implementing a research plan to isolate and identify novel antibiotic-producing bacteria from local environmental samples. Three laboratory hours each week.
Student Learning Outcomes ¨ Articulate intention of how this research experience will be used to impact educational development ¨ Describe the importance of new antibiotic discovery and an undergraduate student’s role in this process ¨ Demonstrate the ability to retrieve, read, understand and discuss relevant scientific literature ¨ Develop and orally defend a research proposal ¨ Demonstrate knowledge of lab safety procedures ¨ Demonstrate proficiency in common laboratory techniques in microbiology, molecular biology, and chemistry ¨ Demonstrate ability to collect, organize, analyze and discuss scientific data ¨ Create and present to an audience a poster to summarize research findings ¨ Reflect on how the research experience has impacted educational development and articulate how research findings have impacted this field of study
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BIOL 319 |
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Kevin B. Kiser, Ph.D. Osprey Hall 2020C (910) 962-2698 |
