Each experiment is written up as a short scientific paper. Grades are based on evaluation of lab performance and quality of the lab write-ups. There are no exams. Students are required to purchase a paperback lab manual and a lab notebook. All other materials are supplied.
Instruction is by a professor assisted by a graduate student.
This course satisfies the Investigative Laboratory requirement . The course is a discussion of original articles on various topics, especially the relationship of endocrine and nervous systems to insect reproduction and development. Each student picks a topic and the entire group reads several assigned articles on the subject. A short written report is required of each student on the chosen topic. This course satisfies the Investigative Laboratory requirement.