1. Homework #3 is due next lecture Inquiry #2 written and oral reports due next week Inquiry 2 Report FRI-rm Inquiry 2 Report Modified from http://phdofu.livejournal.com

2. Inquiry 2 oral report: Should be 15-20 minutes long

3. Inquiry 2 oral report: Should be 15-20 minutes long Each group member will give some part of the oral report.

4. Inquiry 2 oral report: Should be 15-20 minutes long Each group member will give some part of the oral report. Will be presented via computer using PowerPoint, etc. (compatibility?, also bring as a pdf)

5. Inquiry 2 written report Authors (Everyone in the group should do enough work to be a co-author.) Title Abstract (Do not to exceed 250 words.) Introduction Results Discussion Materials and Methods References Responsibilities- Describe who did what part of the work.

6. Working with bacteria and/or yeast: Once your sample is in the media, do not open the dish/tube. For liquid culture you can open the tube to add formaldehyde and then measure the bacteria using a spectrophotometer.

7. media only media with bacteria detector light Quantifying bacteria with a spectrophotometer

8. From Campbell’s “Biology” fig 52.12 exponential growth stationary phase Typical bacterial growth

9. From Campbell’s “Biology” fig 52.12 exponential growth stationary phase Typical bacterial growth Need to measure growth during exponential growth

10. Written Reports: Most of what applies to making a good presentation applies to a good paper.

11. Written Reports: Most of what applies to making a good presentation applies to a good paper. Goal = clear communication of ideas

12. Written Reports: Most of what applies to making a good presentation applies to a good paper. Goal = clear communication of ideas Writing requires you to be more explicit and give careful explanations. You are not there to judge audience reaction.

13. Written Reports: Organization is central to successful writing.

14. Written Reports: Organization is central to successful writing. Start with a general outline that gets successively more detailed.

15. Written Reports: Yes, grammar matters. Poor grammar means your reader(s) will not be able to understand your ideas.

16. Written Reports: Divide work and stay in touch.

17. Written Reports: Be clear about expectations. Do your part. If problems arise, fix them quickly and/or tell your group members.

18. Lessons so far… Be safe. Everyone should finish the semester with all toes, fingers, eyes, and teeth. Wash hands when leaving lab.

19. Lessons so far… Comments or Questions?

20. Homework #3 is due next lecture Inquiry #2 written and oral reports due next week Inquiry 2 Report FRI-rm Inquiry 2 Report Modified from http://phdofu.livejournal.com