BIOL 1020 Introductory Biology
Study Guide – Course Overview &
Key Concepts (Scientific Method,
Cells, Genetics, Systems & Exam
Review 2026)
What is the first item on the agenda for BIOL 1020?
Syllabus review
What is required to participate in lab activities?
A lab book, available only at the bookstore
What type of shoes are required in the lab?
Closed-toed shoes only
What should you do if you are injured in the lab?
Tell the instructor immediately
What is one of the services provided by the Student Health Center?
Medical care and health education
What does the Disability Resource Services offer?
Supports students and arranges accommodations for disabilities
What type of counseling does the Psychological Counseling Services provide?
Confidential individual personal counseling and group wellness workshops
What can students access at the Warrior Food Pantry?
Food items and toiletries at no cost
What is the definition of science according to the course?
A systematic process involving observation, questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting,
and communicating results
What is pseudoscience?
Ideas that appear scientific but deviate from the scientific method
What is one red flag of pseudoscience?
Appeal to authority
What does the acronym DRY stand for in graphing?
Dependent, Responding, Y-axis
What does the acronym MIX stand for in graphing?
Manipulated, Independent, X-axis
What is the purpose of a graph's caption?
To provide a sentence or two about what the graph shows
What should you complete before the next class?
The lab safety quiz
What is the main difference between science and pseudoscience?
Pseudoscience aims to prove a hypothesis; science aims to disprove a hypothesis
What are the six steps of the scientific method?
Study Guide – Course Overview &
Key Concepts (Scientific Method,
Cells, Genetics, Systems & Exam
Review 2026)
What is the first item on the agenda for BIOL 1020?
Syllabus review
What is required to participate in lab activities?
A lab book, available only at the bookstore
What type of shoes are required in the lab?
Closed-toed shoes only
What should you do if you are injured in the lab?
Tell the instructor immediately
What is one of the services provided by the Student Health Center?
Medical care and health education
What does the Disability Resource Services offer?
Supports students and arranges accommodations for disabilities
What type of counseling does the Psychological Counseling Services provide?
Confidential individual personal counseling and group wellness workshops
What can students access at the Warrior Food Pantry?
Food items and toiletries at no cost
What is the definition of science according to the course?
A systematic process involving observation, questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting,
and communicating results
What is pseudoscience?
Ideas that appear scientific but deviate from the scientific method
What is one red flag of pseudoscience?
Appeal to authority
What does the acronym DRY stand for in graphing?
Dependent, Responding, Y-axis
What does the acronym MIX stand for in graphing?
Manipulated, Independent, X-axis
What is the purpose of a graph's caption?
To provide a sentence or two about what the graph shows
What should you complete before the next class?
The lab safety quiz
What is the main difference between science and pseudoscience?
Pseudoscience aims to prove a hypothesis; science aims to disprove a hypothesis
What are the six steps of the scientific method?
