If we must be out of the building for a short time, we will announce it in lab. Remember, we will not know that there is a problem and will be unable to address it unless you inform us. When we are not in the room, the TAs have our authority. You are not to argue with the TAs during lab period. If there is a problem, you will follow the directions the TA gives you and then discuss it with the TA and ourselves later.
Cooperation is key.
As mentioned above, how you conduct the experiment is more important than the outcome. There is such a thing as the fickleness of lab experiments and it happens at some time to everyone. That is why you are graded on your effort and not necessarily on your outcome. Schedule of Experiments General Comments You will be required to come in at non-scheduled lab times to perform various chores such as taking your plates out of the incubator or putting your overnight cultures in the cold room. If your experiment is ruined because you forgot to come in and your colonies overgrew, you may lose points, so don't forget.