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"Microscale Chemistry for Biology"

July 9, 2004

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PROGRAM

This workshop will emphasize biology laboratories which utilize chemical principles. The workshop presenter will be Don Allen, from WARD SCIENTIFIC. This workshop is targeted for biology teachers that would like to integrate more chemistry into their laboratory experiments. The experiments will be presented at a College General Biology/High School Biology level to teach use of the equipment. The techniques and equipment is safe enough for use in middle school applications and yet sophisticated enough for higher level college courses. 

All lectures and hands-on laboratories will be held at the Genecov Science Building in Room G223.

Don Allen likes to bring a few "new" products each year therefore some experiments may be exchanged for those listed below.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Understand the importance of laboratory safety and waste reduction in today's society.
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  2. Be able to set up and operate a gel electrophoresis apparatus.
  3. Be able to discuss the basic concepts of gel electrophoresis.
  4. Be able to demonstrate how antacids work in the body.
  5. Be able to discuss the relationship of cell size and diffusion.
  6. Be able to explain ways in which chemistry and biology are integrated in body systems and functions.
  7. Be familiar with a variety of classroom technology applications.
  8. Have developed the skill and printed resource materials to apply objectives 1-7 in the laboratory.

8:30-9:00AM    

 Arrival, Registration and "Get Acquainted" Genecov Science Building Rm 223.  Participants will have an opportunity to examine samples of different laboratory manuals and equipment that are available through WARD SCIENTIFIC.

9:00-9:30AM     

Seminar: "What is the South Central Regional Microscale Chemistry Center how can it benefit your program?" Dr. Byron Howell, Coordinator SCRMCC

        Biology TEKS 1A-B  

9:30- 10:00AM   

Overview of Gel Electrophoresis concepts and setting up the apparatus.

10:00-11:30AM   

"Molecular Polarity" Using a battery operated gel electrophoresis apparatus to study the effects of molecular polarity and size.

        Biology TEKS 2A-D, 9A, and 9C

11:30-12:30PM 

LUNCH (Provided as part of the workshop cost)

12:30-1:30PM       

"Comparing the Effectiveness of Antacids"

        Biology TEKS 3B and 3E

1:30-2:15PM    

"Cell size and Diffusion Activities"

        Biology TEKS 5A and 13A

2:15-3:00PM

"Laboratory Technology" Participants will have an opportunity to use the Vernier LabPro System with CO2 and O2 gas sensors, EKG sensor, and dissolved oxygen sensor. Also set up for teachers to examine will be the IntelPlay digital microscope.

        Biology TEKS 8C, 11B, and 12A, 

3:15-3:30PM       

Participants are encouraged to reflect applications to their programs,        problem solve and discuss possible safety collaborations. Workshop evaluation.

Cost includes all necessary hand-outs for the participants and lunch.

Participants will receive a TJC Continuing Education completion of training certificate with the hours of training listed, and any certificates afforded them through collaboration with the Region Service Centers.

Lunch will be provided.

Participants are asked to register at least two weeks in advance to help with planning.

Attendance is limited to 20 so be sure to register early.

Registration will be through the Tyler Junior College Continuing Education Department. Please see the Registration Form.  Region VII teachers should contact Nita Beth Camp at the Region VII Education Service Center.

 

SC REGIONAL MICROSCALE CHEMISTRY CENTER

EPA(OPPT_DFE)-NMC2-SCPETE-SCRMC2

WORKSHOP ON BASIC MICROSCALE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

FOR CHEMISTRY EDUCATORS

Tyler Junior College (Tyler, TX)

Other Supporters include: ESC, Regions VII and VIII, Ward Scientific, Fisher Scientific, Flinn Scientific, Tyler ISD, John Wiley and Sons Publishers, and Kyndall-hunt Publishers.

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Byron Howell, Coordinator, SCRMCC and Instructor of Chemistry

Dr. James Rozell, Instructor of Chemistry

Laboratory Manager

Troy Cenac, Laboratory Specialist

For more Information:

Contact Dr. Byron Howell, Coordinator, SCRMCC

 Tyler Junior College

P.O.Box 9020

Tyler, TX 75711

Tel: (903)510-2528; FAX (903)526-0611

E-mail: BHOW@tjc.edu

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