Lecture Notes on Biology of Human Life

15 vocabulary flashcards derived from the notes on the biology course.

Invasive Species

Species that are not native to a specific location and may cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

Excusable Circumstances

Situations like prolonged illness, hospitalization, or family emergencies that allow a student to be excused from class.

Hypothesis

An educated guess predicting the outcome of an experiment, formulated using 'if' and 'then'.

Independent Variable

The variable controlled by the experimenter to assess its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable that responds to changes in the independent variable; what is measured in the experiment.

Control Group

The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used for comparison.

Lab Safety Rules

Guidelines to ensure safety in the laboratory, including wearing protective gear and avoiding food and drink.

Microscope

An instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to inquiry involving observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Procedure

A detailed written description of the steps to complete an experiment.

Analyze Data

The process of reviewing and interpreting the data collected during an experiment to determine trends.

Quizzes

Short assessments given weekly to evaluate understanding of the material covered in the previous week.

Presentation and Paper

An individual project based on scientific research due at the end of the semester.

Notification Policy

Requirement for students to inform the instructor about absences or late arrivals before class starts.

Flashlight Experiment

An example used to illustrate the scientific method, specifically hypothesis testing and variable control.