Course Outline: Module 1
The Scientific Method
BIO113 – Introduction to Biology Laboratory
The primary goal of this module is to comprehend the scientific method for observing, analyzing, and
developing hypotheses and theory on how biological systems respond.
Module 1 – The Scientific Method
Introduction
Science takes a look at the things in our world in an attempt to discover how they work and predict their
actions based on observations. You may not realize it, but you use the scientific method every day to
collect data regarding a topic, evaluate it, make guesses and finally develop substantiated theories as to
why certain things happen. Welcome to SCIENCE and experimentation!
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the application and usefulness of the Scientific Method.
2. Describe each step of the process leading to supported conclusions.
3. Identify what is a dependent, independent, and controlled variable in an experiment.
4. Examine the data in the exercises and apply the scientific method to reach conclusions.
Due This Week
Assignment
Format
Grading
Scientific Method Experiment – LAB1
Blog
25pts
Questionnaire
Written Assignment
25pts
Exam1 – (At the conclusion of Modules 1-3)
Multiple Choice
100
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Learning Activities
Suggested Reading
Read pages 1-18 in your textbook, Chapter 1 – A View of Life; 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 Introduction
Play video: The Scientific Method
Read the informational pages and complete Exercises 1 and 2 based on the data given.
Submit your answers to Exercise 1 and 2 in a word document by the assigned due date (consult
course calendar).
Assignments
Project, Papers, Research Papers (Choose One)
This section is for any type of assignment that is not within the learning sequence such as: Papers,
Projects, or Group Assignments. This section is for ongoing project assignments and updates.
Assignment Name
Points Possible
Questionnaire
25pts
Due Date/Time EST
Date @ Time
(if tracking)
Number of Attempts
Unlimited
Privacy Settings
Individual
Description of assignment
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Exercise 1: Interpretation of Experimental Data – Questions involve the application of the
scientific method to a scientific study
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Exercise 2: An additional exercise with more general application of the scientific method to
illustrate its terminology
Instructions for Submission
Submit responses to all questions as a word document. Simply list each question # followed by a
response. For example; Q1: Dissolved oxygen increased as the number of fish observed increased.
Grading and Feedback
Questionnaire rubric
Blog
Assignment Name
Graded Assignment
Points Possible
Blog Type
Scientific Method exercise Blog
YES
25pts
Individual
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
Blog rubric
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Exam1
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.
Assignment Name
Points Possible
Due Date/Time (if tracking)
Number of Attempts
Test Duration
Test Availability
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Assignment name here
100pts
Date @ Time
1
75 Minutes
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5