Biology 4 Zoology
R. Morales Office LS116 (408) 848-4872
Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday 1:10-2:10 or by appt.
rmorales@gavilan.edu
			
General Zoology- Biological Science 4	            Lecture 	TTH 8:10 -9:30 AM 	LS102								Lab		TH 9:45 – 12:50 PM	LS102
		Note:  Required Field Trip11/29 8 am-5pm and required SL project due by 11/29 5 pm
Course Description:	
General Zoology is designed for students majoring and exploring a career in Biology that involves the classification, ecology, evolution and systems analysis of biological function in major taxonomic groups of animals from Protists through Chordata.  This course is transferable to the CSU or UC system.    
Prerequisite:  Math 233 with a grade ‘C’ or better.  Advisory:  Eligible for English 250 and 260.
Texts:	1. Stephen A. Miller, and John P. Harley. 2010. Zoology 8th edition McGraw-Hill.
2. Stephen A. Miller, 2007. General Zoology Laboratory Manual 5th edition McGraw-Hill.
3. Composition Notebook for lab notes
Course Website: http://hhh.gavilan.edu/rmorales & http://www.mhhe.com/millerharley8e 

Lecture: (65% of course grade) 650 points
      Lecture Learning Objectives are as Follows:
1.	Identify the structures of animals from the major phyla.
2.	Relate structures of animals from the major phyla with their function.
3.	Compare the structure and function of animal anatomy and physiology of the major phyla. 
4.	Develop basic laboratory and dissection skills.
      Lecture Exams: 45% 450 points
Lecture exams may contain multiple-choice/fill-in/matching questions and short answer questions.  Each exam is worth 10% of your grade and covers the material from lecture, but laboratory exercises, assignments, and reading material are all fair game.  The lowest Midterm score will be dropped when calculating final grade and everyone must take a comprehensive Final worth 15% of your grade.  The Final exam score does not qualify as a Midterm exam score and will not be dropped- for any reason!
      Lecture Assignment: 10%  100 points
Assignments may be given at any time throughout the semester and will vary in points, yet the majority of the points for this section will come from the required Insect Collection.  Students will be required to collect 25 insects with a maximum of five in one order.  Please refer to the Insect collection handout(s) and assignment overview during the first week of class.
      Presentation: 10% 100 points -one family per group (chosen in the order requested!)
Each student will be required to give a presentation (ten min. presentation per student in the group) on an animal family of interest to be given during lecture and/or lab.  The format of the presentation is your choice but will include overhead displays/images and/or specimens.  During the first few sessions of class students will be asked to choose a topic animal - be sure to include if it’s native or non-native.  Students must coordinate with each other and design a presentation format that allows every student the opportunity to express their ideas/interest.  For full credit, each person must have equal amount of time presenting and each student must turn in a 2 page TYPED presentation outline that includes the group topic, individual’s topic, abstract, presentation outline, and a list of at least four references.
Topic animal and five interesting points			9/13	  10 points
Four References due 					__	9/20__ 10 points
Presentation Outline due 				__	10/4__ 25 points
	Presentation date     	 				________________  5 points
	Presentation						50 points possible (see rubric) 
Lab: (35% of course grade)  350 points
The Lab grade will count for 35% of the overall course grade and is calculated from the following: Attendance, Preparation, Lab assignments/notes and Lab quizzes and Lab Practicals.  The Lab is intended to complement lectures and to provide hands-on experience.
       Lab Learning Objectives:
1.	Learn to work safely and effectively in a laboratory setting.  
2.	Access multimedia lessons and conduct searches via the internet for information on biological phenomena. Employ an appropriate biological vocabulary and principles
3.	Be able to work with simple laboratory equipment used to investigate the different specimens, such as the compound and dissecting microscope, wet mounts and simple stains, use of dissecting tools, and identify particular specimens and their structures.
4.	Understand the Metric and the Standard system of measurement.
5.	Understand the basic structure, basic chemistry, and function of cells including diffusion, osmosis, mitosis, and meiosis.
6.	Develop analytical skills required to Differentiate between invalid and valid conclusions based on collected data (Use the scientific method).
7.	List and describe the structures and function of various protozoans.
8.	Phylum Porifera (The Sponges) and perform dissections.
9.	Phylum Cnidaria (The radiates- Hydra and jellies) and perform dissections.
10.	Phylum Platyhlminthes (flatworms) and perform dissections.
11.	Phylum Nematoda  (roundworms) and perform dissections.
12.	Phylum Annelida (earthworms, sandworms and leeches) and dissections.
13.	Phylum Mollusca and dissections.
14.	Phylum Arthropoda (chelicerates, crustaceans, uniramia)  and dissections.
15.	Phylum Echinodermata- sea urchin, sand dollar, sea cucumber and dissections.
16.	Chordates and subphylum Urochordates and Cephalochordates and compare these two groups to the phyla previously described.  Describe the different organ systems that are present, and list those that are absent.  Perform dissections.
17.	Phylum Chondrichthyes- shark
18.	Subphylum Vertebrata, fishes, amphibians and  reptiles
       Basic Lab Guidelines: 
Follow basic safety procedures covered in our first lab and outlined in 			the lab manual!  
1	Do not attempt to pick up any broken glassware, please notify the instructor and he/she will dispose.
2	If you get cut or are injured please inform the instructor. 
3	Please DO NOT EAT IN THE LAB! We work with various solutions that include unhealthy material that will find their way into your body if you do not protect yourself and follow this guideline. 
4	It is your responsibility to clean up before you leave.  If you are using the Microscope please follow the procedure found on the cabinet door of your work area.  

       Lab Assignments/lab book:  10% 100 points
Each week students are required to attend a One-Day lab (Thursday).  Laboratories are designed to give the student practical experience and is scheduled for 2 full hours per lab.  Students must attend every lab, be prepared and accomplish all of the desired goals during this period. 
•	Attendance will be taken and counts towards laboratory participation points. No make ups for any lab without a written medical excuse. 
•	Students will be have to ‘Neatly’ write up each lab activity in there composition notebook which will include Exercise number (on the top left of page), Topic, Main Learning Objectives, and list activities completed.  Also in the lab book include all activities, pertinent questions and answers, and drawings/sketches of each specimen observed with common and classification name, family and phylum, as well as major structural components covered.  The composition notebook will be graded periodically throughout the semester and will be worth 50 points.
•	Lab assignments will be given during the first part of the lab intro and assignments (lab worksheets) are expected to be completed during the lab time unless otherwise instructed. These lab assignments/worksheets are to be included in the composition note book. 

      Laboratory Quizzes: 10% 10-12 quizzes 100 points 
Quizzes will be given in the beginning of each lab throughout the semester.  Lab quizzes may also cover topics from the previous laboratory assignment. The lowest score will be dropped.

      Lab Practical:  10% 100 points
Two laboratory practical exams will be given throughout the semester and each will be worth 50 points.  The practical exams will be a combination of fill in, identification, multiple choice and short answer type questions that come from lab assignments and lab lectures.

     Guidelines for Exam/quizzes
•	Bring two pencils and scantron 886 (mini essay) to every Lecture Exam.
•	Paper will be provided for quizzes.
•	No Electronic devices during Exams or Quizzes! (turn cell phones off and put ipods away) 
•	If Possible, Sit in alternate seats
•	Go to the bathroom before the Exam/Quiz
•	Schedule appointments around class time. 

      Field Trip:  2.5% 25 points
•	A field trip activity is scheduled for 8am to 5pm on Nov. 29th, so please make scheduled arrangements.  - If you are not able to attend any of these trips you must make up the points by designing and completing a self-guided field trip (need my approval) to a field site and turn in a 5 page report based on interesting organisms inhabiting the area. If you fall into this category please meet with me so that we can design this project and its requirements.
       Service Learning:  2.5% 25 points DUE BY NOVEMBER 29th 5 pm
•	For full credit, students must attend a service learning activity (activities will be announced throughout the semester) and turn in a 1-2 typed page report that includes a brief description of the purpose of your visit, what you accomplished  during your visit and a brief 3-5 sentence description of four species observed (two native and two nonnative) - If you are not able to attend any of these trips you must make up the points by designing and completing a self-guided field trip/service learning project (need my approval) and turn in a 5 page report based on interesting organisms inhabiting the area and answer the above SL requirements. If you fall into this category please meet with me during my office hours so that we can discuss. 

Late Assignments/ Make-Ups for both lecture and lab will not be accepted!
Make-Ups for Lecture will only be offered to those students who have a written medical excuses otherwise will receive a zero for the exam/quiz/assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to send an email no later than 24hrs from the missed exam to reschedule.

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and dealt with appropriately.  
If you’re unsure whether your action violates the College Academic Honesty Policy (i.e. Homework and Lab assignments) please check with me before continuing. 	

Grades:	
The Percent breakdown for determining your grade is as follows:
30% 	Mid-Term Exams
15% 	Final Exam
10% 	Lecture Assignment (insect collection)
10%	Presentation 
10%	Laboratory assignments
10%      Lab Practicum
10%      Laboratory Quizzes 
2.5%     Field Trip
2.5 	Service Learning
100% 

•	2.5 %    SI Leadership/Tutor Extra credit

Please note: In order to pass the class you must obtain a passing grade (C or Better) for the Lab.
Your grade will be determined by the percentage you earn of the total possible points available 

Grading Scale
            Please note that this scale may vary and should only be used to give the student a              
            guideline for  calculating course grades. 
Grade	%	
A	90-100	
A-	88-89	
B+	86-87.9	
B	80-85.9	
B-	78-79	
C+	75-77.9	
C	68-74.9	
D	58-67.9	
F	<57	

ADA Accommodation Statement: Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, or the disabled Student Service Office.
Tentative Zoology lecture and lab schedule
Wk	Lect Date	Lab Date	Lecture 	Lab Assignments	Chapter Readings	
1	8/30
	Labor
Day
Sept. 3rd	Properties of life, Evolution and Zoology
Natural selection, Origins of life, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic 
Levels of Organization in various animals	Homework- Safety and Emergency procedures 
Guest speaker and Insect Collection - Systematics, Taxonomy, Cladistics, Phylogeny	1 
4
7
Review 2,3	
2	9/4

9/6	

9/6
	Speciation 

Animal Classification, Phylogeny and Organization
Systematics and Taxonomy, Evolutionary tree, Cladograms	Exercise 1 Microscope and the Exercise 2 Cell
9/7 Last day to ADD 
AND Last day to Drop “NRS”	5	p. 80

7

	
3	9/11

9/13	

9/13	Animal-Like Unicellular or colonial cells (Protists)

Exam #1 (1, 4, 5 & 7) 

	Protozoans- Animal like Protist link
 Ex. 8
  Sarcomastigophora- (Phyl)             
     Mastigophora- (Subphyl) 
        Phytomastigophora (cl)
          Euglena, Volvox
        Zoomastigophora (cl)
         Trypanosoma, 
         Trichonympha,  
         Trichomonas
     Sarcodina (Subphyl)
        Amoeba, Difflugia
  Ampicomplexa (Phyl)
        Plasmodium (malaria)
  Ciliophora- (phyl)   
        paramecium, vorticella,    
        stentor	8 continue

9

4	9/18

9/20	

9/20	Multicellular Animals & Levels of organization
  Phylum Porifera- types of canal systems, feeding habits
  Phylum Cnidaria- classes of, capture and food digestion 	Phylum Porifera- Sponges	9	
5	9/25
9/27	
9/27
	The Triploblastic, Acoelomate body plan
	Phylum Cnidaria- Radiates Hydra & Jellies
	10	
6	10/2

10/4	

10/4	Exam #2 (8, 9 & 10) 
The Pseudocoelomate body plan
  Characteristics of Phylum Rotifera and Nematoda	Acoelomates- 
  Phylum Platyhelminthes-Flatworms	13

11	
7	10/9
10/11	
10/11
	Phylum Mollusca
  	Pseudocoelates-
  Aschelminthes- 
    Phylum Rotifera-
    Phylum Nematoda-    
      Parasites- 	11	
8	10/16
10/18	
10/18	Phylum Annelida:  The Metameric Body form	Lab Practical 
Phylum Mollusca 	12	
9	10/23
10/25	
10/25
	Exam #3 (11, 12 & 13) 
10/29 –Phylum Arthropods	Phylum Annelida- Earthworms,         
  sandworms, and leeches  	
14	

Wk	Lect Date	Lab Date	Lecture 	Lab Assignments	Chapter Readings	
10	10/30

11/1	

11/1	Phylum Arthropods 
The Hexapods and Myriapods

Phylum Echinoderms
	Phylum Arthropoda-
  Trilobites
  Chelicerates- Horseshoe crabs
  Crustaceans-Crayfish, ostracods 
  Subphylum Myriapod-Centipede
  Subphylum Hexapod-Insects 	15

16

11	11/6

11/8

	

11/8	The Echinoderms continue
Presentations

Presentations
Veterans Holiday on Friday 11/12	Continue-Crustaceans-
  Subphylum Myriapod-Centipede
  Subphylum Hexapod-Insects 

Phylum Echinodermata- Sea Stars	16	
12	11/13

11/15	

11/15	Phylum Hemichordata and Invertebrate Chordates
Presentations

11/14 “W” Deadline
Phylum Chordates

*The Fishes 
	Phylum Hemichordata
  Cl. Enteropneusta
  Cl. Pterobranchia
Phylum Chordates
  Subphylum Urochordata
  Subphylum Cephalochordata
  Subphylum Craniata
    Cl. Chondirchthyes 
    Cl. Osteichthyes 
    Cl. Amphibia
    Cl. Reptilia
    Cl. Aves
    Cl. Mammals	
17

18	
13	11/20

11/22	

11/22	Exam #4 (14, 15 & 16) 

11/22-11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday

REVIEW FOR LAB PRACTICUM		
14	11/27

11/29	

11/29	Presentations
 
Presentations
*Amphibians 

	Field Trip/Service Learning 
9 am- 5pm 	
*19
	
15	12/4

12/6	

12/6	Presentations
*Amphibians 

Presentations
* Reptiles
	Lab Practical	*19

*20	
16	12/11	No lab	Comprehensive Final  (17, 18, 19  and Exam 1-4)

	Comprehensive Final 
8-10 am		
* if time permits we will introduce these topics