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Term: Spring 2020
Course: ZOO 1114 General
Zoology
Delivery Format: Hybrid (Lecture online, Lab on campus)
Instructor
Information:
Name: Brook Wiersig
Email: bwiersig@carlalbert.edu
Office Location: RC 304
Preferred
Contact Method: e-mail
Office Phone: 647-1417
Office Hours: As posted
Textbook 1 Information:
Required
Integrated Principles
of Zoology. Hickman, Roberts, Larson, I
Anson, Eisenhour. 0073040509
Textbook
2 Information:
Required
Hopkins and Smith
Introduction to Zoology, A Laboratory Manual. Morton Publishing, Englewood,
California. 0895823586
Textbook
3 Information:
Required
Notes
Packet from CASC Bookstore
Course Description:
Designed
for students with majors and minors in biological science, this course
presents the major concepts of biology as illustrated by animal life and studies
selected vertebrates as laboratory animals. 3 hours Theory, 2 hours
Laboratory.
Credit Hours: 4.00 Credits
General Education Outcomes:
Demonstrate
knowledge-
- Demonstration of knowledge results
from the appraisal of knowledge and practice of core concepts through
analytical, practical, or creative means.
Students shall assemble evidence; identify, categorize, and
distinguish among ideas, concepts, and theories; and relate and analyze
the significant uses of the gathered knowledge.
Think
Critically-
- Critical thinking encompasses the
abilities to identify, categorize, synthesize, and distinguish ideas,
concepts, theories, and approaches.
The presentation, explanation, and analysis of skills acquired in
academic settings allow examination of competing hypotheses and
non-academic events in light of acquired knowledge and relate the
implications of cultural and social perspectives.
Communicate
Effectively-
- Effective communication results from
the presentation and expression of concepts encountered in an academic
setting in a clear, error-free manner both verbally and in written
explanation. Critical aspects are
the clear expression of competing hypotheses and perspectives in response
to material read, analyzed, or presented in both academic and non-academic
settings.
Practice
Global and Civil Awareness-
- Practicing global and civil
awareness creates the ability to understand both the student’s own civic
and cultural background as well as that of others. This results from the evaluation of
historical and contemporary positions on values, practices, assumptions,
and predispositions. Encouraging
active community participation and cognizance provides insight and expands
students’ perspectives and awareness.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
SLO 1. Upon completion of the course students will be able
to investigate the basic chemical, cytological and histological components of
animals.
-Students will be able to distinguish the difference between acids and bases.
-Students will be able to explain the order of development.
-Students will be able to recognize many tissues of the body and compare to
other animals.
-Students will be able to summarize homeostasis.
SLO 2. Upon completion of the course students will be able to combine the
principles of nomenclature and taxonomy to name and classify animals.
-Students will be able to paraphrase the rules for nomenclature.
-Students will be able to recognize properly written scientific names.
-Students will be able to name the order in which nomenclature is classified.
SLO 3. Upon completion of the course students will be able to discuss basic
knowledge of Mendelian genetics.
-Students will be able to recall knowledge of genetic terminology.
-Students will be able to recognize Mendel's predictable crosses with
phenotypic and genotypic ratios.
-Students will be able to identify sex linked and sex influenced
characteristics.
-Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge to work monohybrid and
dihybrid genetic problems.
-Students will be able to describe co-dominance.
SLO 4. Upon completion of the course students will be able to compare and
contrast the homeostatic mechanisms of major animal phyla.
-Students will be able to summarize how one major system is connected to
another major system.
-Students will be able to illustrate negative feedback.
-Students will be able to identify homeostatic mechanisms and compare humans
with other animals.
SLO 5. Upon completion of the course students will be able to investigate
animal characteristics and the relationships of these animals with their
environment.
-Students will be able to relate evolutionary adaptability.
-Students will be able to identify characteristics that make animals unique to
their environment.
-Students will be able to discuss why animals live where they live.
SLO 6. Upon completion of the course students will be able to perform the
skills necessary to accomplish correctly all Zoological lab dissections
including microscope use and proper handling of preserved specimens.
-Students will be able to demonstrate proper microscope handling, care, and
function.
-Students will be able to summarize of the differences of invertebrates
compared to vertebrates.
-Students will be able to illustrate proper dissecting skills as well as clean
up and put away responsibilities.
SLO 7. Upon completion of the course students will be able to verify animal
development stages from gametes to zygote to embryo to adult.
-Students will be able to discuss the order in which vertebrates are
organized.
-Students will be able to distinguish developmental stages between vertebrates
and invertebrates.
-Students will be able to state different reproductive capabilities with
advantages and disadvantages listed.
-Students will be able to generalize sexual and asexual reproduction.
SLO 8. Upon completion of the course students will be able to discuss and
differentiate behavioral and ecological relationships between animals, man,
and their environment.
-Students will be able to describe animal communication methods.
-Students will be able to explain animal behavior toward reproduction and food
gathering.
-Students will be able to examine the rituals that same animals have.
-Students will be able to identify possible animal to man or man to animal
communication.
Evaluation/Assessment
Practices:
Assignments and
Course Format:
1. Exams:
A total of four or five major examinations will be given during the semester
for the lecture section of the class. Exams may include multiple choice,
matching and possibly labeling sections. Each exam will be a sectional test
covering material that has been lectured over since the previous exam, and the
final may be comprehensive.
2. Assignments and class
participation may count as one overall grade that will be equal to a test
grade.
3. Lab
The general format of the class will be lecture and discussion as well as
occasional group activities. In lab, you will be working in small groups of
2-3 students. You may turn in lab work with your group or as individuals. The
textbook will occasionally be used in lab and possibly in class.
Grade Scale:
Average Letter
Grade To Figure
Overall Average:
90% and above A (Exam
Average)(0.75) + (Lab Average)(0.25) = Final Average
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
59% and below F
Grading Policies:
The lowest of the
regular lecture exam grades may be dropped (this includes the assignment grade
but excludes the final). Lecture tests (including the participation/assignment
grade) will make up 75% of the total grade.
The lowest of the lab grades may be dropped. Lab will make up 25% of the total
grade.
Bonus work will NOT be given on an individual basis.
Students are expected to take tests at the time they are scheduled. A student that cannot make the exam at the
time it is scheduled must contact the instructor prior to missing the test to
be able to make that exam up.
Arrangements can be made for "special" occasions which are
under the discretion of the instructor. All tests must be made up before the
week of finals (no make-up tests will be given the week of finals). No curve or bonus will be given on any
make-up exam. Lab tests or lab
assignments will not be made up.
Expectations:
The student will be responsible for reading the assigned
topics before class and for participation in class discussion and
activities. Students are responsible
for all outside assignments made! DO NOT work on your review questions during
class!! You will be counted absent for the day if you are working on your
review questions during class. AV and research papers will be assigned when
appropriate.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
1. Tardiness: Tardiness (being
late for the beginning of class) is severely frowned upon. Class officially begins at the posted time
(and according to instructor's clock).
If a student is not present at roll (which is taken at every class
meeting), that student is counted absent. Students are expected to arrive in
class on time.
2. Class Materials: Students
are responsible for bringing notes to class. Do not ask me to provide you with
notes if you forget them. You are also responsible for bringing something to
write with, extra paper, etc., and scantrons and pencils on test days.
3. Cell Phones: Silence phones
before class. If you are on your phone during a test, I will assume you are
using it to cheat and you will receive a zero for that test.
4. Laptops, Ipads, Headphones, Ipods,
etc: Should not be used or out during class.
5. RESPECT!! Please show respect for
your instructor, fellow students and your college.
a. Do
not talk while the instructor or another student is speaking.
b. Do
not distract other students while they are trying to listen and learn.
c. Put
trash in the trash can. DO NOT put trash in the sinks, drawers, or cabinets of
the desks.
d. Do
not write on or vandalize desks, chairs or any other school property.
Attendance:
Responsibility for attending class rests upon the student. Attendance
in class is expected and will be recorded. Each faculty member will determine
his or her attendance policy which may require between 75 - 90 percent
attendance for credit in the course.
Punctual and regular class attendance is expected of all students enrolled at
Carl Albert State College. A student is expected to attend every class and
laboratory for which he or she has registered. Each instructor will make known
to the student his or her policy with respect to absences in the course. It is
the student’s responsibility to be aware of this policy. Being prepared for
class in advance and participating on a regular basis is a vitally important
ingredient for academic success.
At the beginning of each semester, every instructor will distribute a course
syllabus and clearly state his or her attendance policy. It is the student's
responsibility to inquire of the instructor if there are questions.
It is also the responsibility of the student to consult with his/her
instructors when an absence must be excused. Instructors are given the
prerogative of determining the excusableness of student absences except
absences for school-sponsored activities and legally required jury duty, which
shall be deemed excusable.
A student is also responsible for all class work covered during his/her
absence from class, even in classes in which he/she is able to satisfy the
instructor that the absence was unavoidable.
Failure to attend class regularly may result in a recommendation for the
student to withdraw from class or from College. Students who cease attending a
class but do not withdraw from that class will receive a grade of F for the
course. Attendance will be taken in each class at Carl Albert State College
each time that class meets
Additional Course Information:
SUPPLIES: Scantrons, #2 lead pencils, 3-ring binder,
colored pencils or pens, paper
Course Calendar:
Spring 2020 TENTATIVE Schedule
|
Date
|
Lecture (Chapters)
|
Labs
|
|
1/14
|
1
|
Safety
|
|
1/22
|
2, 3
|
Microscope
|
|
1/28
|
4,
|
Cells, Mitosis, Tissues
|
|
2/4
|
3, 5 Exam
1 (1-4)
|
|
|
2/11
|
7,8
|
Tissue test, Cell Cycle
|
|
2/18
|
9,10
|
Genetics
|
|
2/25
|
11,12 Exam 2
(5, 7-10)
|
Ecology Ch. 15
|
|
3/3
|
13,14
|
Protista Ch. 4
|
|
3/10
|
15
|
Shark dissection; Ch. 6-7
|
|
3/17*
|
Spring Break
|
|
|
3/24
|
16, 17 Exam
3(11-15)
|
Arthropods, Ch. 10
|
|
3/31
|
18, 19
|
Frog dissection
|
|
4/7
|
20
|
Frog test; Ch 8-9
|
|
4/14
|
23 Exam 4
(16-20)
|
|
|
4/21
|
24
|
Fish Lab
|
|
4/28
|
25,26
|
Pig dissection
|
|
5/5
|
27,28
|
Pig test
|
|
5/12
|
Final (23-28)
|
No Labs
|
More
accurate and detailed schedules will be posted to blackboard as the semester
progresses.
