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BIOL 389—Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology—Spring 2012

Course: BIOL 389, Individualized Studies in Biology: Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology (5 credits)—Section LC Meeting Details: Lecture (3 hours per week), Lab (4 hours per week) Instructor Information: Instructor: Brian D. Compton, Ph.D. Office Location: Kwina Building #110 Office Hours: As posted or by appointment Telephone: 360-392-4321 Fax: 360-392-4333 (Include: "ATTN: Brian Compton, c/o NWIC Enrollment Services) Email: [email protected] Blogs: http://blogs.nwic.edu/briansblog/, http://blogs.nwic.edu/tardiblog/, and http://blogs.nwic.edu/bryoblog/ Course Description: Introduction to invertebrate zoology with emphasis on form, anatomy, diversity, adaptation, behavior, distribution, ecology, physiology, classification and phylogenetic relationships of invertebrate animals. Lab included. Course Overview and Rationale: This course will focus on learning about invertebrates with emphasis on those having interactions with bryophytes as related to associated tardigrade research. Lectures will provide details in support of field and lab work. Field and lab work will focus on the study of invertebrates in support of student work within the context of the Interdisciplinary Concentration Option of the Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science degree program at Northwest Indian College. Required Text: Ruppert, E. E., Fox, R. S., & Barnes, R. D. (2004). Invertebrate zoology: A functional evolutionary approach (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning. [ISBN-10: 0030259827, ISBN-13: 9780030259821] Online Supplements: Fox, R. (2006, July 2). Invertebrate zoology online. Retrieved from Lander University website: http://webs.lander.edu/rsfox/invertebrates/ [Laboratory Exercises to Accompany Ruppert EE, Fox RS, Barnes RB. 2004. Invertebrate Zoology, A Functional Evolutionary Approach, 7th ed. Brooks Cole Thomson, Belmont, CA. 963 pp.] Maggenti (Basinger), M. A., & Maggenti, A. R. (2005). Online dictionary of invertebrate zoology: Complete work (S. L. Gardner, Ed.). Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/onlinedictinvertzoology/2/ These references address various aspects of invertebrate zoology and may be used in this course as needed: Glime, J. M. (*coming later). Arthropods: Aquatic insects. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 11). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (*coming later). Arthropods: Crustacea. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 10). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (*coming later). Arthropods: Terrestrial insects. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 12). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (*coming soon). Arthropods: Spiders. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 7). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (2011). Arthropods: Habitat relations. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological Interaction (chap. 6). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (2011). Arthropods: Harvestmen. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 8). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (2011). Arthropods: Mites. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological interaction (chap. 9). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ Glime, J. M. (2011). Invertebrates. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological Interaction (chap. 4). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ [Includes ch. 4.1: Invertebrates: Introduction; ch. 4.2: Invertebrates: Sponges, gastrotrichs, and flatworms; ch. 4.3: Invertebrates: Nematodes; ch. 4.4: Invertebrates: Annelids; ch. 4.5: Invertebrates: Rotifers; and ch. 4.6: Invertebrates: Mollusks.] 076de0bc6d32925c551037a8de3331b6.doc Page 1 of 4 Glime, J. M. (2011). Tardigrades. In Bryophyte ecology: Vol. 2. Bryological Interaction (chap. 5). Retrieved from http://www.bryoecol.mtu.edu/ [Includes ch. 5.1: Tardigrade survival, ch. 5.2: Tardigrade reproduction and food, ch. 5.3: Tardigrade habitats, ch. 5.4: Tardigrade species relationships, ch. 5.5: Tardigrade densities and richness, and ch. 5.6: Tardigrade ecology.] Kozloff, E. N. (1974). Keys to the marine invertebrates of Puget Sound, the San Juan Archipelago, and adjacent regions. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press. [Lummi Library: NF 592.09 - NF, QL 138 .K68] Kozloff, E. N. (1983). Seashore life of the northern Pacific coast: An illustrated guide to Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press. [ISBN-10: 0295960841, ISBN-13: 978- 0295960845; Lummi Library: REF QH 104.5 .N6 K7 - Reference] Kozloff, E. N. (1990). Invertebrates. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders College. [ISBN-10: 0030462045, ISBN-13: 978-0030462047; Lummi Library: QL 362 .K69 1990] Kozloff, E. N., & Price, L. H. (1996). Marine invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press. [ISBN-10: 0295975628, ISBN-13: 978-0295975627; Lummi Library: QL 365.4 .N67 K69, REF QL 365.4 .N67 K69 - Reference] Snively, G. (1978). Exploring the seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon: A guide to shorebirds and intertidal plants and animals. Vancouver, BC: Gordon Soules. Thorp, J. H., & Covich, A. P. (Eds.). (2009). Ecology and classification of North American freshwater invertebrates (3rd ed.). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. [ISBN-10: 0123748550, ISBN-13: 978-0123748553; Lummi Library: QL 365.4 .A1 E36 2001] Thorp, J. H., & Rogers, D. C. (Eds.). (2010). Field guide to freshwater invertebrates of North America. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. [ISBN-10: 012381426X, ISBN-13: 978-0123814265] Required Materials:  Field and lab journals  Pencil or pen  Paper for lecture notes and lab illustrations Suggested Tools and Materials:  Clothing and footwear as appropriate for  Pocketknife environmental conditions  Hand lens  Colored pencils (for enhanced illustrations)  Gloves Course Policies: 1. Attendance—Regular attendance and participation are essential to your success in this course. It is your responsibility to attend class meetings regularly and on time. Multiple unexcused absences may result in grade reductions that will prevent you from passing this course. 2. Assignments—All assignments are to be submitted as indicated by the instructor and in supporting course materials. I will not accept late assignments without prior approval. 3. Electronic Devices (e.g., cell phones and laptop computers)—Please be sure to reserve cell phone and laptop use for outside of class unless they are being used with approval and in direct support of your on-task work. 4. Email—I will use your NWIC email address to communicate with you in this course, so you must access it to receive any messages I send to you via that address. College and Course Outcomes: NWIC Outcomes: As the result of this course students will be able to … 1. Write Standard English. Course Outcomes: As the result of this course students will be able to … 1. Describe the attributes that characterize organisms as invertebrates. 2. Identify invertebrate organisms to phyla. 3. Analyze invertebrate characteristics based on the use of taxonomic reference materials. 4. Evaluate scientific literature for authority, relevance and application to student research. 5. Produce a course product (research paper, poster or PowerPoint presentation) focusing on one or more aspects of invertebrate zoology.

076de0bc6d32925c551037a8de3331b6.doc Page 2 of 4 Outline/Schedule of Topics and Activities: Week 1:  Field and/or lab activity  Course introduction and pre-test Week 6:  Introduction to invertebrates  Mid-term status report and review  Research on invertebrates  Introduction to Arthropoda  Introduction to Protozoa  Trilobitomorpha  Protozoa  Chelicerata  Field and/or lab activity  Field and/or lab activity Week 2: Week 7:  Introduction to Metazoa  Crustacea  Porifera and Placozoa  Myriapoda  Introduction to Eumetazoa  Insecta  Discussion of scientific literature related to research  Field and/or lab activity  Field and/or lab activity Week 8: Week 3:  Cycloneuralia (Gastrotricha, Nematoda,  Cnidaria Nematomorpha, Priapulida, Loricifera, Kinorhyncha)  Ctenophora  Gnathifera (Gnathostomulida, Rotifera,  Introduction to Bilateria Acanthocephala, Micrognathozoa)  Discussion of scientific literature related to research  Kamptozoa (Entoprocta) and Cycliophora  Field and/or lab activity  Field and/or lab activity Week 4: Week 9:  Platyhelminthes and Mesozoa  Lophophorata (Phoronida, Brachiopoda, Bryozoa)  Nemertea  Chaetognatha  Mollusca  Hemichordata  Discussion of scientific literature related to research  Field and/or lab activity  Field and/or lab activity Week 10: Week 5:  Echinodermata  Annelida  Chordata  Echiura and Sipuncula  Course conclusion  Onychophora and Tardigrada  Final presentation of course product  Discussion of scientific literature related to research Assignments: 1. Pre-course examination on course outcomes (0% of final grade) 2. Field and lab participation (40 points or 40% of total grade) 3. Field and lab journals (with details of field and lab activities) (10 points or 10% of total grade) 4. Research paper, poster or PowerPoint presentation (on select aspect of invertebrate zoology) (50 points or 50% of final grade) Grading:  Completion of less than 70% of the requirements generally will not result in a passing grade for this course.  Completion of 70-79% of the requirements is required for a student to be eligible to earn a grade of C.  Completion of 80-89% of the requirements is required for a student to be eligible to earn a grade of B.  Completion of 90-100% of the requirements is required for a student to be eligible to earn a grade of A. Please also note the following:  All work must be completed by the end of the quarter and according to the due dates indicated by the instructor.  Grade qualifiers ("-" or "+") may accompany your grade depending upon various factors to be determined by your instructor.  A grade of "Incomplete" is available only in accordance with details as presented in the Northwest Indian College Catalog.  Grades of "D" and "F" also are possible for unsatisfactory or failing performance, such as not fulfilling the requirements for C level assignments or failing to submit them when they are due. Except in rare special circumstances, if you have not submitted all your assignments on the established due dates, and within the quarter in which you enrolled in this class, then the highest grade you will be eligible for in the course is a C level grade, and you may receive a lower grade as a result of chronically late assignment submissions. If you do not clearly understand this grading policy, or if you have questions regarding it, please consult your instructor. For other details regarding grades that are available to you, please consult with Enrollment Services.  Please feel free to inform me of any special considerations that may impact your ability to complete this course. 076de0bc6d32925c551037a8de3331b6.doc Page 3 of 4 076de0bc6d32925c551037a8de3331b6.doc Page 4 of 4