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This module introduces the use of a DIY biolab and its uses in relation to artistic practices. The module teaches: | This module introduces the use of a DIY biolab and its uses in relation to artistic practices. The module teaches: | ||
* How to follow safety rules in our lab. | * How to follow safety rules in our lab. We redesigned most of the lab practices to minimise risks. However everyone need to be aware and respect the lab rules. | ||
We redesigned most of the lab practices to minimise risks. However everyone need to be aware and respect the lab rules. | |||
* Preparation of the growth media for the organisms, propagation and how to work with cultures. Examples include Acetobacter, Euglena gracilis, and Physarum polycephalum (Slime mold). | * Preparation of the growth media for the organisms, propagation and how to work with cultures. Examples include Acetobacter, Euglena gracilis, and Physarum polycephalum (Slime mold). | ||
* Hands-on use of equipment in the bio lab, such as pipettes, clean benches, centrifuges, microscopes and incubators. | * Hands-on use of equipment in the bio lab, such as pipettes, clean benches, centrifuges, microscopes and incubators. | ||