BIOL 201 - Introductory Biology

Concordia Libraries subscribes to JoVE Science Education videos. These videos show basic lab techniques and methods that you will use during your labs. Videos you may find helpful include:

• For Lab 1 on the Microscope: Introduction to light microscopy
• For Lab 5 on Deoxyribonucleic Acid: Introduction to the Micropipettor and DNA Gel Electrophoresis

Useful websites:

• Formatting Science Reports from the University of Wisconsin - Madison
• The Lab Report from the University of Toronto

Books at the Library:

• Making sense: a student's guide to research and writing:
  • Vanier Library, Reference section: QH 304 N67 2011.
• A student handbook for writing in biology:
  • Excellent book in the Vanier library (3rd floor) with an excellent chapter entitled "Step-by-step instructions for preparing a laboratory report or scientific paper." (Chapter 4)

You are required to cite 3 references for your assignment. Here are suggestions of references you can cite:

• BIOL 201 Textbook: available on 3 hour reserve at the Vanier Course Reserve Room.
• At the bench: A laboratory navigator: Chapter 15 of this book covers the topic of electrophoresis. This book is available on 3 hour reserve at the Vanier Library Reserves Room.
• Biotechnology: Applying the genetic revolution: Chapter 3 of this e-book has a section that discusses electrophoresis.  If you are off-campus, you will need to log in with your netname and password.
• Laboratory Methods in Enzymology: DNA: Chapter 4 - Agarose Gel Electrophoresis: This chapter provides a methodology and protocol for gel electrophoresis.  If you are off-campus, you will need to log in with your netname and password.

If you would like to look at other sources, here are a few suggestions:

• Sofia:
  To find other references, do a keyword search for books on the topic of your choice.
  • Example: DNA Electrophoresis
• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries: This is a good place to start to find resources that give background information or definitions.

You have been asked to cite using the Chicago Manual of Style's Author-Date system:

• The Library's guide has examples that show the in-text citations and the reference list entries. Make sure you look at the Author-date (Text and Reference) examples.
• Chicago Manual of Style Online has an Author-Date Quick Guide with examples for how to cite books and articles.