This assignment requires students to complete a cytology lab demonstrating differences between plant and animal cells. Students will use an online tutorial called the M.U.S.E. to view diagrams of plant and animal cells and identify organelles and their functions by filling out lab worksheet tables. The lab report submission will consist solely of the completed lab worksheet tables identifying organelles by number from the tutorial and describing their functions. The assignment will be graded based on purpose and content development, organization and presentation, critical thinking, and use of sources.

1. Individual Project
Cytology Lab to Demonstrate Cell Differences
Tue, 1/22/17
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200
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Student Instructions
For each assignment, you will complete the following steps:
Click on Learning Materials to Access the M.U.S.E.
Use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab for this Unit.
Track your results in the lab worksheet that is provided.
Complete a lab report using the scientific method.
Submit your completed lab worksheet to the assignment box.
In this lab, you will observe diagrams that show the structure of

2. plant and animal cells. Using the M.U.S.E. tutorial, the
textbook, and virtual library resources, fill in the tables of the
lab 2 worksheet.
Cytology
This lab will familiarize you with the basic structures (e.g.,
organelles of animal and plant cells along with their functions
in the cell). Click on the M.U.S.E. link to begin the Cytology
Lab on Animal and Plant cell structure and function. As you
progress through the M.U.S.E. tutorial, you will learn to
recognize the various organelles of cells, and you will also learn
their functions. Complete the lab 2 worksheet by identifying
each organelle according to its number in the tutorial and also
by describing its function as specified in the tutorial.
Your lab report this week will consist only of the completed
lab 2 worksheet
that contains table 1 on animal cells and table 2 on plant cells.
Please submit your completed assignment in your assignment
box.
Grading Category
Category Criteria
Percentage and Points Possible
Purpose of Assignment and Content Development
Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that
expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.
45% (90 of 200 points)
Organization, Grammar, and Presentation
Organized and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant
information as indicated and outlined on the worksheet.
Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas and
content relevant to the assignment.
30% (60 of 200 points)
Critical Thinking
Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence,
complexities of issues, and alternatives.
20% (40 of 200 points)

3. Information Literacy and Research
Demonstrates good selection and use of high quality, credible,
and relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate to the
assignment. Includes correct in-text citations.
5% (10 of 200 points)
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web
resources, and all course materials.