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GENERAL (BY 222) Spring 2016 SYLLABUS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course surveys the major taxa of the and provides an introduction to animal , and .

Prerequisite: 101 Credit: 4 hours Lecture: M/W:1220-1335 | Bibb Graves Room 109 Laboratory: T:1240-1430, T:1450-1640, W:0910-1100 | Bibb Graves Room 202

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Develop an understanding of the diversity of animal and an appreciation of the significance of various taxa. 2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the evolutionary history of the animal kingdom. 3. Develop an understanding of the and of animal systems. 4. Develop laboratory skills necessary for zoological study.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

General Policies All policies of the University of West Alabama as stated in the General Catalogue, as well as those of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, including attendance, disabilities, honesty, electronic devices (Not Allowed), etc., are in effect. Attendance is mandatory for all lectures, laboratories and field trips. Attendance will be checked daily using a sign-in sheet. It is imperative that you sign this sheet on each day of . If you do not, you will be considered absent. Absences will be considered unexcused without written documentation.

Make Up Policy Make-up exams will be offered for excused absences only. Make-up exams will be scheduled at a time convenient for the instructor. Students are responsible for all material covered in lecture or laboratory meetings for which they were absent. There will be no make-up labs.

Academic Conduct Policy Incidents of plagiarism or academic misconduct may be adjudicated by the instructor or reported by the instructor to the appropriate authority. Use of materials not authorized by the instructor while taking quizzes or exams is considered academic misconduct.

Disability The University of West Alabama is accessible to qualified persons defined as disabled under 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who have special needs that require accommodation are responsible for notifying instructors in each course in which they are enrolled and appropriate staff members, who in turn will refer the student to the ADA Compliance Coordinator. Following verification of the student’s status, the ADA Compliance Coordinator will work with the instructor or staff member in implementing an appropriate plan for accommodation of the student’s needs. Support documentation of special needs from a physician or other qualified professional will be required if deemed necessary. For additional information, students should contact the Student Success Center, Foust Hall Room 7, (205) 652-3651, or the Office of Student Life, Webb Hall, Room 311, (205) 652-3581.

Student Learning Outcomes as Reflected in Course Objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will:

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria 1. Have developed an understanding of  Have demonstrated an understanding of the Linnaean the diversity of animal life and an system of classification and its application to animal appreciation of the significance of groups. various taxa.  Have shown recognition of the key characteristics of the major animal groups.  Have demonstrated an understanding of the ecological, commercial, and medical significance of major animal groups.  Recognize and be familiar with the basic ecology of examples from major animal groups.

2. Have developed a basic understanding  Have demonstrated an understanding of the theory of of the evolutionary history of the animal evolution by and the history of kingdom. evolutionary thought.  Have shown an understanding of the geological time scale and its relationship to the record of .  Have shown an understanding of the proposed evolutionary relationships of major animal groups. 3. Develop an understanding of the form  Have shown an understanding of the processes necessary and function of animal systems. to allow individual animals and to survive, grow, and reproduce.  Have demonstrated an understanding of the demonstrated by major animal taxa allowing them to accomplish the processes essential for life.  Be able to relate these processes to those seen in .

4. Develop laboratory skills necessary for  Have shown skill in the use of the compound and zoological study. dissecting in examination of animal specimens.  Have shown the ability to dissect selected animal specimens and identify key and their functions.  Have shown an ability to recognize and appreciate animal specimens belonging to major taxonomic groups.

REQUIRED TEXT:

1. Integrated Principles of Biology 16th Ed. By Hickman et al. 2014. McGraw Hill Higher Education. Boston, MA. ISBN-13: 978-0073524214 ISBN-10: 0073524212

2. Laboratory handout packet – posted on Blackboard for student download.

In addition, students are asked to use a three-ring binder as a laboratory notebook. A set of colored pencils will be of use in making laboratory drawings. Laboratory assignments will be checked periodically, usually on a weekly or biweekly basis. RECOMMENDED:

1. Van de Graaff, K.M., and J. L. Crawley. A photographic atlas for the zoology laboratory. Morton Publishing Company, Englewood, CO.

EVALUATION:

Grades will be determined from scores on lecture exams, laboratory exams and weekly labs as follows:

Lecture exams (3) ______3 00 points Lab Participation/Weekly Labs ______50 points Laboratory exams (2) ______1 00 points Final Lecture Exam______1 50 points Lecture Attendance ______50 points

TOTAL______6 50 points

A = 90- 100% = 585 – 650 points B = 80- 89% = 520 – 584 points C = 70- 79% = 455 – 519 points D = 60- 69% = 390 – 454 points F = < 60% = 389 or fewer points

Lab participation will be evaluated as 0-5 points for each lab. Students not attending the lab will receive a “0” unless they have made prior arrangements.

*THIS CLASS WILL INCLUDE A SPECIAL PROJECT, WHICH WILL ALTER THE EVALUATION TO SOME DEGREE. DETAILS WILL BE DISCUSSED IN CLASS.

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE FOR LECTURE AND LABORATORY

TOPIC

1 Introduction: Science of Zoology and Evolution of Animal Diversity (1)

2 Animal Ecology (2) Animal Architecture (3) Lab 1: Evolution

3 and Phylogeny of Animals (4) Protozoan Groups (5) Lab 2: Introduction to Microscope & Animal Tissues

4 : Porifera (6) Lab 3:

5 Radiate Animals: Cnidarians and Ctenophores (7) EXAM 1, February 12th Lab 4: Porifera,

6 Acoelomorpha and : and Gnathiferans (8) Molluscs (10) Lab 5: Acoels, Pseudocoels

7 and Allied Taxa (11) (12) Lab 6: , Annelida, Nematoda

8 (13) Lab Practical #1

9 (14) EXAM 2 Lab 7: Arthropoda

10 Primitive (15) Lab 8: Echinodermata

11 (16) EXAM 3, Lab 9: Primitive Chordates/Fish

12 (17) (18) Lab 10: Amphibians/Reptiles

13 (19) Lab Practical #2

14 (20) Final Exam Review

Final Exam TBA

THIS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE. DATES AND TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ANY CHANGES TO THE COURSE SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.