Praktikum Biologi Umum

 

Module title SBEP1011 General Biology Laboratory
Semester(s) 1st Semester
Person responsible Yaumil Istiqlal M. Nur, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.
Language Indonesian, English
Relation to curriculum Compulsory module for General Biology Laboratory. This course complements theoretical biology with hands-on experience, aligned with ASIIN practical relevance standards. It develops observation, hypothesis testing, and laboratory safety skills supporting CPL-5 and CPL-6.
Teaching methods Hands-on laboratory, quiz, observation
Workload 1 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 170 minutes structured tasks per week
Credit points 1 SKS = 1.6 ECTS (45 hours)
Prerequisites –
Module objectives ✔ Conduct microscopic observations of cells, tissues, and organs according to lab procedures
✔ Explain biological processes such as transport, photosynthesis, and biodiversity through practicum
✔ Compile systematic laboratory reports and demonstrate environmental awareness
Content This laboratory course develops practical skills in basic biological concepts and techniques.

Main topics:
➢ Biology as natural science
➢ Cell concepts
➢ Organism organization
➢ Chemical composition of organisms
➢ Functions and activities
➢ Reproduction
➢ Inheritance principles
➢ Evolution principles
➢ Biodiversity
➢ Ecology
Exams and assessment formats Quizzes and assignments (including daily reports)
Assessment Assignment: 30%
Quiz: 20%
Exam 1: 20%
Exam 2: 30%
Recommended Literature 1. Asiah, dkk. (2009). Biologi umum. Unsyiah Press. (Main Reference)
2. Campbell, N. A. (2004). Biologi (Jilid 1). Erlangga. (Fundamental Book)
3. Kimball, J. W. (1992). Biology (5th ed., Jilid I, II, III). Erlangga. (Fundamental Book)
4. Nelson, G. E., & Robinson, G. G. (1982). Fundamental concepts of biology (4th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. (Fundamental Book)
5. Reece, J., Urry, L. A., Meyers, N., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., … Cooke, B. N. (2011). Campbell Biology. Pearson Higher Education AU. (Main Reference)
6. Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Orr, R. B. (2020). Campbell biology (12th ed.). Pearson.
7. Campbell, N. A., Reece, J. B., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Jackson, R. B. (2017). Biology (11th ed.). Pearson.
8. Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2015). Molecular biology of the cell (6th ed.). Garland Science.
9. Alberts, B., Bray, D., Hopkin, K., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2014). Essential cell biology (4th ed.). Garland Science.
10. Sadava, D. E., Hillis, D. M., Heller, H. C., & Berenbaum, M. R. (2019). Life: The science of biology (12th ed.). Sinauer Associates.
Date of Amendment August 12, 2024