An introduction to field, laboratory and analytical methods, equipment and instruments; field portion includes making proper observations, sampling techniques, and data recording; laboratory portion includes sample analysis methods, use of instruments, introduction to data analysis including elementary statistics, introduction to scientific literature and report writing style. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
An introduction to field, laboratory and analytical methods, equipment and instruments; field portion includes making proper observations, sampling techniques, and data recording; laboratory portion includes sample analysis methods, use of instruments, introduction to data analysis including elementary statistics, introduction to scientific literature and report writing style. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor Credits 2. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.