Introduction to Life Sciences Laboratory Manual (Public Course)

Author: Wu Min, Huang Shijian (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2003-05-31
Features: "Introduction to Life Sciences Experiment Guide" is a research outcome of the Ministry of Education's "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum Systems in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century," and is a "21st Century Curriculum Textbook." It is designed to complement the "Introduction to Life Sciences" course and its series of textbooks, catering to the needs of basic biology teaching for non-biological majors in higher education. The book consists of a total of 22 experiments, divided into four parts: Part I for observational experiments, Part II for measurement experiments, Part III for biological dissection and specimen preparation, and Part IV for biochemical and molecular biology experiments. Each experiment includes an introduction to relevant basic knowledge. The materials are readily available, the methods are straightforward, and they have been proven to be highly operational after years of teaching experiments by the authors' home institutions. The experiments vary in difficulty and type, offering broad applicability and strong practicality, making them suitable for non-biological majors in different disciplines across various universities to select and conduct based on their needs and specific conditions. Thought-provoking questions are provided after each experiment to stimulate students' thinking and broaden their perspectives. This book is suitable for basic biology experiment teaching for non-biological majors in various universities, as well as for reference in experimental courses for biology majors and biology teaching in secondary schools.