diff --git a/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.md b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e314e77 --- /dev/null +++ b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# Week 1 Vocabulary - Aidan Sharpe + +## Independent Variable +The independent variable in an experiment is variable being manipulated by the experimenter. + +## Dependent Variable +The dependent variable in an experiment is the variable being measured by the experimenter. + +## Standardized Variable +Standardized variables in an experiment are the variables that are held constant. + +## Control Group +The baseline (default case) for the independent variable. + +## Experimental Group +The set of all tests where the independent variable is changed. + +## Hypothesis +An educated prediction about how changing the independent variable will affect the dependent variable. + +## Qualitative +Measurements or observations that are strictly descriptive or categorical in nature and do not include numerical information. + +## Quantitative +Measurements or observations that include numerical information. + +## Inference +Using trends to make predictions. + +## Observation +Any measurement qualitative or quantitative in nature. diff --git a/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.pdf b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..864c5e3 Binary files /dev/null and b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-1/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment1.pdf differ diff --git a/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/Lab Safety_MHC.pdf b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/Lab Safety_MHC.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..07d6e07 Binary files /dev/null and b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/Lab Safety_MHC.pdf differ diff --git a/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/vocab/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment2.md b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/vocab/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..26e60b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/8th-Semester-Spring-2025/biology/week-2/vocab/Sharpe_VocabularyAssignment2.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +# BIOL 01113 Vocab 2 - Aidan Sharpe + +### Solution +A solution is the result of one or more solutes dissolving into a solvent. For example, salt can be dissolved into water to create a salt water solution. + +### Solute +A solute is a compound that can be dissolved. For example, in salt water, salt is the solute. + +### Solvent +A solvent is a compound that can dissolve other compounds. For example, in salt water, water is the solvent. + +### Hydrogen bonds +Hydrogen bonds are a type of weak inter-molecular bond that occurs in polar molecules, where the hydrogen has a slight positive charge. + +### Hydrophilic +A type of material that water is attracted (sticks) to. + +### Hydrophobic +A type of material that repells water. + +### Acid +A compound with a low pH (<7 at standard temperature) that has a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H$^+$). + +### Base +A compound with a high pH (>7 at standard temperature) that has a low concentration of hydrogen ions (H$^+$). + +### pH +The pH is a logarithmic scale that measures the acidity or basicity of a compound. The lower the pH, the more acidic. The higher the pH, the more basic. + +### Buffer +A substance that resists change in pH.