COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT
(ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT)
SBC 3043 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
SEMESTER 2, SESSION 2020/2021
HOME LABORATORY PPRACTICE
Prepared by:
DR ALENE TAWANG
General Instructions for Laboratory Activity-:
Home Laboratory Practice (HoLaP)
CLO2: Carry out experiments to explain mechanisms in animal and plant development. (P3)
(PLO3)
1. There are 2 parts of the activities that related to the laboratory:
(Part 1: Plant Development & Part 2: Animal Development
2. Students’ will work individually to prepare this assignment. Those who are not submit
the report will not be given any mark.
3. Results or report will be prepared according to grading Rubric provided. Details will be
explained by the lecturer/demonstrator during the course.
4. The laboratory report will be carried 20% (10% each).
5. Submission dateline: Part 1: Week 5, while Part 2: Week 12
LAB ACTIVITIES REPORT GRADING RUBRIC
Score/Points
Category / Criteria 3 2 1 Max.
(Good) (Fair) (Poor) mark
A. Biological /Scientific Drawings:
(Demonstrates a high degree considerable
degree / moderate / limited of accuracy in
biological/scientific drawing skills).
2. Drawing is clear which satisfies the 3
procedures /methodology requirements
3. Drawing is large enough to represent all 3
details (proper size), use a sharp pencil, not
shaded and color.
4. Drawing looks similar to what was observed 3
and /or taught
5. Drawings are neat and presentable, done 3
with clear.
6. Drawing is accurately labeled (place all 3
labels at the right-hand side of the drawing).
Total = 15
B. Required Information: 3 2 1 Max.
(All /most/some/most required information is (Good) (Fair) (Poor) mark
given)
7. The drawings shown illustrate that students 3
understand what they are observed and
related to the LO.
8. Drawing includes a written portion 3
(summary or brief statement that explains
what the drawing is intended to show.
9. Detailed description or explanation is given 3
for each drawing.
10. Words are spelled correctly in the title/labels All common 75% of the Fewer than 3
and caption /description words are words are 80% of the
spelled spelled words are
correctly / correctly spelled
1-2 of the correctly
words may
be
0
misspelling
Total = 12
Sufficient Fair Unacceptable
C. /minimal (2) / multiple
Others: Discussion/Summary
(3) errors
(1)
11 • Discussion/Summary is prepared 3
completely and correctly/unsatisfactory
12 • Result is satisfactory (drawing or/and 3
description, etc) accurate and followed the
rubric provided.
Total =6
D Submission On time Delayed
(2) (1)
13 Submission: 2
The report is completed and submission on
time /delayed.
Total mark = 35 Max=
Distribution = 10% 35
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Laboratory Activity (Individual)
Home Laboratory Practice (HoLaP)
CLO2: Carry out experiments to explain mechanisms in animal and plant
development. (P3) (PLO3)
Please refer to the instruction provided.
In order to achieve student learning outcomes; CLO2 , there are TWO (2) tasks related to
experimental work.
1) TASK 1: Understanding the reproductive system
Performing Your Own Dissection
Background
Fish, avian and other vertebrates have much in common with humans. Many of the systems
and organs are the same. Yet there are many unique differences in the organs and their
functions in fish, and even between fish species. This activity will be one for inquisitive
exploration, and hands-on learning.
Objectives
The objectives are to create a dynamic hands-on experience to assist in understanding of
reproductive organs and conduct a study to understand and able to identify differences in
relation to the human reproductive anatomy.
Instructions
1. Clear in mind that for this task you are need to perform dissection on living organism.
Choose one of the following animals that will be the study of your subject. You may
choose
(i) Fish (any type of fish, fresh or marine fish, male or female, please ensure the
size is appropriate for dissection)
(ii) Avian (any type of species, bird or chicken, male or female, please ensure the
size is appropriate for dissection)
2. (This step is OPTIONAL) Once you finally made up your mind, do some research on
the YouTube on how to perform dissection on the animal that you choose. If you
have this step, please write down the web address for future reference and submitted
together with your report.
3. This is the most CRUCIAL part. Please take your time to plan your dissecting
process. Such as what materials that you need (such as scissors, knife, chopping
board etc, remember since this is a Lab Home practice you may use any objects that
can be found at your home especially in your kitchen. (Please ensure SAFETY
FIRST).
4. Once everything is ready you may perform the dissection process and documented it
in any way suits to your preference.
Reporting Sheet
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Short & Precise report containing: Title, Materials you used, Result (containing a captured
image of the animal that you choose to dissect, complete with labelled of their reproductive
organs, NO drawing is allowed), Summary of your findings and you opinion on their
structures compare to human species and finally References and also Appendixes (if you
have other photos that you think worth to be included in your report).
2) TASK 2: Hello Sperm
Identification of Abnormal Sperm
Background
Semen analysis is a basic step in the investigation of infertility or several disturbances that
negatively affecting the sperm. Analysis of seminal parameters provides important clinical
information on the spermatogenesis and the functional competence of the sperm.
Accordingly there are a few types of abnormalities that can be found in sperm as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1
Micrograph 1
Look carefully and identify which sperm is normal and abnormal. On the micrograph
provided labelled each sperm with letter (N) as normal and (A) as abnormal.
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Micrograph 2
All sperm on this micrograph have been numbered accordingly. Please observe carefully
and answer the following questions.
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a. Identify normal sperm. Please provide the sperm number as shown in the micrograph
2.
b. Identify types of abnormality on these sperms:
Sperm (i.d no: 14) -________________________________________________
Sperm (i.d no: 20) - ________________________________________________
Sperm (i.d no: 29) - ________________________________________________
