ZOO630 - Research Methods in Biology

ZOO630 – Introduction to Biotechnology Assignment No. 1 Spring 2020 Due Date: 25 May 2020 Audio Introduction: “Please prepare an audio introduction file through any available device. Preferably Sound recorder of the Windows” General instructions • Total time of audio introduction will be 5 minutes. o Course name and code (30 sec) (Very Important) o Your Introduction (2 minutes) o Your academic Background (1 minute) o Views about course (1 minute) o Expectations about the course ( 30 sec) • This assignment carries 5 marks. • “Audio Introduction file” should be uploaded on LMS not later than 25 May 2020 DO NOT send the assignment thorough email. Assignments submitted through email will result in no marks. Instructions for audio recording through Sound recorder of the windows • Open Windows Search • Write “Sound recorder” in the search bar and click enter • Select the program “Sound recorder” Open it and start recording. • Save the file and send it through the LMS. Outcomes: This assignment will help you to develop presentation skills and strengthen you to present yourself in front of audience. For any query about the assignment, contact at zoo630@vu.edu.pk ---------------------------------------------GOOD LUCK-------------------------------------

Assignment No. 2 ZOO630 – Research methods in Biology Fall 2019 Total Marks: 10 Due date: 24-01-2020 Instructions: • Make sure that you upload the solution file before due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail after the due date. Formatting guidelines • Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”. • Compose your document in MS-Word, any file created in any other format will not be accepted and assigned zero mark. • Use black and blue font colors only. Solution guidelines • To solve this assignment, you should have good command over lectures 68-105. • This is not a group assignment, it is an individual assignment so be careful and avoid copying others’ work • Plagiarism of assignment file (MS Word) will be checked. There will be negative marking in case of plagiarism detected. • Give the answer according to question only and avoid irrelevant details. Please note that your assignment will not be graded if: • It is submitted after due date • The file you uploaded does not open • The file you uploaded is copied from someone else • It is in format other than .doc • Cheating or copying of assignment is strictly prohibited. The cheated or copied assignment will be marked ‘Zero’. Question No. 1 Discuss factors affecting agarose gel electrophoresis. (10) ---------------------------------------------------GOOD LUCK----------------------------------------------