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In this laboratory, we will review the metric system as it applies to laboratory science, and learn how to use some basic laboratory measuring equipment by preparing a cupric chloride or cobalt chloride solution. You will also become familiar with the compound microscope by using it to examine the ciliated protozoan ''Tetrahymena pyriformis''. Finally, you will be making dilutions of the stock solutions of cupric chloride and cobalt chloride to determine a concentration that is non-toxic to ''Tetrahymena''. | |||
=='''Objectives: In this lab you will learn:'''== | =='''Objectives: In this lab you will learn:'''== | ||
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# | #Use of basic laboratory equipment | ||
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# | #Proper use of the microscope | ||
# | #Measurement of specimens using the micrometer | ||
# | #Serial dilutions | ||
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=='''Series 1 Lab 1 Scientific Investigation Boot Camp'''== | =='''Series 1 Lab 1 Scientific Investigation Boot Camp'''== | ||
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Measurements in pounds, miles and gallons are still commonly used in the United States, but the metric system, which was developed in France in the 1790’s, has several advantages over the English system and is more convenient for scientific use. The metric system uses decimals and a system of prefixes to define the measurements of a variety of parameters. Since it is based on powers of ten, calculations using the metric system are simpler than the English system. | |||
The metric units you will commonly use in the lab are: | |||
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Revision as of 05:58, 11 June 2009
In this laboratory, we will review the metric system as it applies to laboratory science, and learn how to use some basic laboratory measuring equipment by preparing a cupric chloride or cobalt chloride solution. You will also become familiar with the compound microscope by using it to examine the ciliated protozoan Tetrahymena pyriformis. Finally, you will be making dilutions of the stock solutions of cupric chloride and cobalt chloride to determine a concentration that is non-toxic to Tetrahymena.
Objectives: In this lab you will learn:
- Metric measurements and conversions
- Use of basic laboratory equipment
- Preparation of solutions
- Proper use of the microscope
- Measurement of specimens using the micrometer
- Serial dilutions
Series 1 Lab 1 Scientific Investigation Boot Camp
Measurements in pounds, miles and gallons are still commonly used in the United States, but the metric system, which was developed in France in the 1790’s, has several advantages over the English system and is more convenient for scientific use. The metric system uses decimals and a system of prefixes to define the measurements of a variety of parameters. Since it is based on powers of ten, calculations using the metric system are simpler than the English system.
The metric units you will commonly use in the lab are:
