Course Outline: Module 7
BIO113 – Introduction to Biology Laboratory
The primary goal of this module is to investigate how Photosynthesis supplies plants with energy by
manufacturing carbohydrate
Figure 1 - http://www.tech-faq.com/how-is-chemical-energy-used.html
Module 7 – Energy and Photosynthesis
Introduction
Photosynthesis is how plants produce energy amd manufacture food; specifically utilizing solar energy to
supply chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates. All life on earth essentially relies on photosynthesis
to consume carbon dioxide and generate oyxgen.
Figure 2 - http://thecoolgadgets.com/latro-lamp-photosynthesis-energy-lamp/
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 Understand the qualities of visible light that make it useful for photosynthesis.
 Describe the specialized organelles and their subparts that are associated with
photosynthesis.
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 Be able to follow the flow of energy through photosynthesis from sunlight to
carbohydrate production utilizing light-dependent reactions.
 Identify the differences between the light reactions and the carbon fixation
reactions (Calvin-Benson cycle) of photosynthesis.
Due This Week
Assignment
Format
Grading
Energy and Photosynthesis – LAB7
Blog
25pts
Questionnaire
Written Assignment
25pts
Exam3 – (Modules 6,7)
Multiple Choice
100
Learning Activities
Suggested Reading
Read pages 93-107 in your textbook, Chapter 6 – Energy for Life in: Essentials of Biology
(Mader & Windelspecht; 3rd edition ISBN978-0-07-352552-8) or other KCTCS text equivalent
for BIO112, Introduction to Biology)
LAB Kit Instruction
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Go to your laboratory website: www.esciencelabs.com
Log into the student Portal
Click on “My Lab Kits’
Click on Introductory Biology Version 1
Click on energy and Photosynthesis Lab
Read the informational pages and complete exercises based on the data given.
Submit your answers to Exercises in a word document by the assigned due date (consult course
calendar).
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Assignments
Project, Papers, Research Papers (Choose One)
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Questionnaire
25pts
Due Date/Time EST
Date @ Time
(if tracking)
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Unlimited
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Description of assignment
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Experiment 1 – Light-dependent Reactions
Experiment 2 – Depletion of Carbon Dioxide
Instructions for Submission
Submit responses to all questions as a word document. Simply list each question # followed by a
response.
Grading and Feedback
Questionnaire rubric
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Energy and Photosynthesis Blog
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25pts
Individual
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Answer the following 5 questions in depth:
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What was the main theme of this experiment?
To what degree were the objectives outlined in the introduction to this experiment met?
What conclusions were drawn from the results?
What was the most clear and also the most difficult aspects of this experiment?
How would you improve this experiment?
Grading and Feedback
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Exam
Work with your developer to create the test/quiz or upload a test bank. You will also need to set the
other parameters of the test such as randomized questions and question blocks.
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EXAM 3
100pts
Date @ Time
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75 Minutes
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