Core Competency Self-Assessment

Thinking Competency

I used the Thinking Competency, and more specifically the critical and reflective thinking part of this competency during and after our Cell Membrane diffusion lab.

During the lab I made a hypothesis about which molecules would diffuse. To make a good educated guess I had to critically think about which molecules in the solutions were big and not likely to fit through the microscopic holes in the semi-permeable membrane.

After the lab I had to think reflectively to make my conclusion. I reflected on what could have been done better in the lab, any changes we could make in the lab and anything that could make the lab more effective in helping me understand different mathematical applications to the principals of diffusion in the lab. I also thought critically to provide and explain the points that supported and did not support the hypotheses that I made.