Z-Unit
Z-Unit is taught by Ray Zabulionis. In this unit, students design and perform experiments with bacteria e.g. transformation. They will also complete a quiz, library assignment, practical lab test, and document their experiment in their lab notebook. Personally, I found this unit to be a little lighter since you have lots of class time to work on your experiment. Personally, I found Ray to be pretty approachable and his "lectures" were a bit more laid back and conversational.
Mark Breakdown
Lab Quiz - 6%
Library Assignment - 4%
Practical Test - 1%
Hypothesis, Protocol, Data, Conclusion, Discussion (2%)
Lab Book (2%)
Quiz
- dilution and concentration (c1xv1 = c2xv2) questions
- scenario questions (e.g. will cells placed in different situations grow at the same rate, what happens when you make a certain change to the protocol)
Tips
1. Keep your lab notebook up to date.
2. Brainstorm a couple different scenarios (e.g. changing temperature, contents in the plate) and think about what would happen etc. in preparation for the quiz
Mark Breakdown
Lab Quiz - 6%
Library Assignment - 4%
Practical Test - 1%
Hypothesis, Protocol, Data, Conclusion, Discussion (2%)
Lab Book (2%)
Quiz
- dilution and concentration (c1xv1 = c2xv2) questions
- scenario questions (e.g. will cells placed in different situations grow at the same rate, what happens when you make a certain change to the protocol)
Tips
1. Keep your lab notebook up to date.
2. Brainstorm a couple different scenarios (e.g. changing temperature, contents in the plate) and think about what would happen etc. in preparation for the quiz