The lab promotes habits of intellectual curiosity, of order, of cleanliness, and safety. Finally, the nature of science teaches students the values of honesty and integrity through studying and performing scientific investigations. The welfare of others is promoted throughout the class by discussions related to cell biology advances related to medicine. Class discussions on the impact of science and technology on human, animal, and plant life will allow students to examine the ethics involved in biomedical research as well as allow the students to have informed opinions concerning such topics. Students will be able to read and discuss cell biology topics and will be prepared for medical or graduate school cell biology courses as well.
Assessment is by objective and essay tests, discussion, oral reports, and the writing assignment.