Department: Sciences ()

General Fall 2015 Biol 1413 Crn # 76310

Instructor: Smita Savant, PhD. Email address: [email protected] Office location / hours: Stafford Campus, Rm. S113 Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, By prior appointment.

Course location and Stafford Campus times: Tuesday: 8:00 am.- 11:00 am; Room W125 Thursday: 8:00 am.- 11:00 am; Room S102

Course semester credit 4 Semester Credit hours hours: Course contact hours: 96 total hours; 48 hrs. lecture, 48 hrs. laboratory Course length: 16 weeks Instruction type: In-person, Lecture and Lab; Web-enhanced

Course Description: The course introduces the students to the amazing world of with aide of a well-illustrated full-color book, ZOOLOGY by Miller and Harley. The course begins with basics of cellular morphology and function, the genetic basis of evolution, and the evolutionary and ecological principles that unify all life forms. Discussions then focus on the classification of animals in a broader perspective separating them as invertebrates and . The course also covers the basics of and function along with animal evolution and ecology. The lecture concepts are very well correlated to the laboratory exercises to make the course palatable. Course Prerequisites: One year of high school biology/high school chemistry recommended.

Course Goals: To help the student in becoming a scientifically aware individual, and to prepare the student for advanced course work in biology. Course Expectations: You are spending a good deal of time, energy and money on this course – please, make the most of your investment! It takes approximately 2-3 hours of study time for each hour of class time to master the material. This class will have over 96 contact hours (4 hrs. credit). The class and study time necessary to succeed in this class will be close to 300 hours (20 hours per week)! Course Objectives: 1. To establish an understanding of the major historical events in biology and their impact on science. 2. To describe basic cell structure, biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics. 3. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of cellular inheritance. 4. To demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of molecular genetic technology. 5. To demonstrate skill in basic laboratory methodology, such as microscopy, and the careful analysis of laboratory data and results.

Program Student 1) To recognize, identify, and describe the basic structures and Learning Outcomes: functions associated with most life forms. (PSLO) 2) To develop basic laboratory techniques appropriate to the field of Biology.

3) To develop study skills and habits appropriate for pre- professional students interested in health-related fields.

Student Learning The following Student Learning Outcomes with their associated Outcomes: (SLO) assessment criteria are not meant to be all-inclusive, and are meant to be used along with all other course learning outcomes and assessment devices, listed under Course Objectives, in the determination of the student's final course grade. Completion of the specific Student Learning Outcomes listed below, at any assessment grading level, does NOT and will NOT guarantee the student that final course grade at the end of the semester! 1) The student will be able to recognize the basic structure and describe the function of eukaryotic animal cellular organelles, cells, organs, and organ systems.(PSLO#1) 2) The student will be able to describe mitotic and meiotic cell and inheritance patterns in animals. (PSLO#1) 3) The student will be able to explain Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection both in terms of anatomical change and by changes in gene frequencies between and among animal groups. (PSLO#1) 4) The student will be able to explain animal classification schemes and associated taxonomic group diagnostic characteristics. (PSLO#1) 5) The student will be able to devise an experiment containing the correct experimental test points along with correct positive and negative controls. (PSLO#2) 6) The student will develop the habit of reliable attendance by being absent from class no more than four times per semester, and will demonstrate punctuality in the submission of class assignments on their due date. (PSLO#3)

General Course Calendar LECTURE & LABORATORY SCHEDULE WEEK CHAPTERS LABORATORY EXERCISES 1 1) Zoology: An Evolutionary and Lab. Safety Ecological Perspective 2) Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Organ - Systems of Animals 2 - 1) Microscopy 2) Animal Cells & Tissues 3) Cell Division and Inheritance 3) Mitosis and Meiosis 3 4) Evolution: History and Evidence 4) Gene Frequencies 5) Evolution and Gene Frequencies Lecture Exam 1 (Chapters 1 - 3) Lab Manual Completion 6) Ecology:Preserving the Animal ( Lab Exercises 1 – 3) Project I Announced 4 7) Animal Classification, Phylogeny and 5) Systemics and Morphology Organization Quiz 1 (Chapters 4 - 7) Posted 6) Animal-like Protista 8) Animal-like Protists: The 9) Multicellular and Tissue Levels of Organization 5 10) The Triploblastic, Acoelomate Body 7) Invertebrate Study Part I Plan Quiz 1 (Chapters 4 - 7) Due - 11) The Pseudocoelomate Body Plan 6 12) Molluscan Success 8) Invertebrate Study Part II Lecture Exam 2 (Chapters 8 - 11) Lab Manual Completion 13) Annelida: The Metameric Body Plan ( Lab Exercises 4 – 6) 7 Project I Submission Lab. Exam I – Review 14) The Arthropods: The Blueprint For ( Exercises 1 – 6) Success 15) The Hexapods and Myriapods: 9) Invertebrate Study Part III Terrestrial Triumphs 8 Laboratory Exam 1 ( Exercises 1 – 6) Lab Manual Submission Quiz 2 ( Chapters 12- 16) Posted 10) Identification of Invertebrates using 16) The Echinoderms Dichotomous Key 9 Quiz 2 (Chapters 12 - 16) Due 11) Study 17) Hemichordata and Invertebrate Chord. 18) The : Success in Water 10 19):The First Terrestrial 12) Vertebrate Study Part I Vertebrates 20) : The First 13) Vertebrate Study Part II 21) : Reptiles by Another Name

WEEK CHAPTERS LABORATORY EXERCISES 11 22) : Specialized Teeth, Hair, 14)Identification of Vertebrates Endothermy and Viviparity using Dichotomous Key Lecture Exam 3 (Chapters 17 - 20) Lab Manual Completion 23) Protection, Support and Movement ( Lab Exercises 7 – 10) 12 24)CommunicationI:Nervous & Sensory - Systems 25) Communication II: The Endocrine - System and Chemical Messengers 13 Quiz 3 (Chapters 21 - 25) Posted Lab. Exam II – Review 26) Circulation and Gas Exchange ( Exercises 7 – 14) Last Day For Withdrawal - 27) Nutrition and Digestion 14 Thanksgiving Break 28) Temperature and Body Fluid Regulation Quiz 3 (Chapters 21 - 25) Due 15 29) Reproduction and Development Final Exam Review Laboratory Exam II (Exercises 7 – 14) -

16 Final Exam Comprehensive - (Chapters 1 - 29)

Note that your instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as needed at any point during the course.

A class specific schedule with dates is put up on connectmheducation.com Project topics, rubric and due dates for project would be discussed in class and the information would be available on Learning Web.

Instruction Methods: The primary focus of the course will be on instructor lectures including illustrations, powerpoint presentations, animations, group activities and assigned textbook readings. Lecture material will correspond to the topics covered in the required textbook, but your instructor may include more detail on certain topics. Lecture may be included during lab sessions to clarify or detail concepts. Topics and concepts covered during lecture or included in the assigned reading will be included in exams. Online chapter quizzes will be posted on connectmheducation.com as graded activities.

Student Assignments: Students are required to read assigned chapters and to complete chapter quizzes posted on connectmheducation.com. Additional announced and unannounced quizzes during lecture or lab may be conducted throughout the semester.

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Student Assessments: Students will be assessed via lecture and laboratory examinations, online chapter quizzes, project report, lab manual and comprehensive final lecture and lab examinations.

Instructional Materials: Textbook: Zoology, 9th Edition, Miller & Harley, McGraw Hill

Lab book: Laboratory Exercises. Available on Eagle Online/Learning Web Web resources: connectmheducation.com Websites suggested by the instructor.

HCC Policy Statement: Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, ADA psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have any special needs or disabilities that may affect your ability to succeed in college classes or participate in any college programs or activities, please contact the DSS office for assistance. Southwest College, contact: Dr. Becky Hauri 5407 Gulfton Houston, Texas 77081 Phone: 713-718-7909 Fax: 713-718-7781 TTY: 713-718-7909

HCC Policy Statement: Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and Academic Honesty integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. A comprehensive statement on academic dishonesty can be found in the HCC Student Handbook.

Student Success Policy Tutoring The college will provide tutoring for the students. More information will be available later. You can check the tutoring and open lab. schedule at http://learning.swc.hccs.edu

Early Alert process To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. The counselors with work with you to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.

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HCC Policy Statement: Attendance Student attendance, Students are expected to attend classes regularly and are responsible repeaters, withdrawal for materials covered during their absences. deadline Instructors check class attendance daily. A student may be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). Note that 12.5% is approximately 4 classes or labs for a 4-semester hour course.

Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated. Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class and are responsible for completing assignments scheduled during their absence/s. It is the responsibility of each student to amend their professional/personal schedule to meet the class schedule

Repeaters Students who repeat a course for three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor / counselor about opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

Withdrawals Withdrawal from the course until the official day of record (see current catalog) will result in a final grade of “W” on the student transcript and no credit will be awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a request for withdrawal from any course. Students will be required to formally request a drop prior to the administrative withdrawal date as mentioned by HCCS. The instructor cannot give a “W” after the withdrawal date. Abandoning the course or failing to formally drop, will result in a grade “F” on your transcript.

The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.

International Students Receiving a "W" in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.

Lab policy: Lab safety is stated in lab manual. Lab rules and regulations will be discussed during the first lab and will be adhered to at all times. Each student is responsible for cleaning up after labs, this includes glassware, utensils, specimens/models and other material used during lab time (no, cleanup is not covered in your lab fees). Each student should arrive at the laboratory on time, with his or her laboratory manual. Student should review the lab. schedule sheet, read 6

the lab exercise scheduled and prepared to start the experiment. Experiments may be performed in groups. Each student is responsible for completing the laboratory reports at the end of each lab.

Phones/electronic Absolutely no phone or other personal electronic devices are to be devices: used during class (lecture, lab and exam). This includes making or taking a call, reviewing messages, texting, playing games, checking email, surfing the web, anything that involves a phone or other personal electronic device. If your work or situation requires that you be available via phone, your phone can be on vibrate mode and you can take the call during our regular scheduled breaks or you can exit the class to review the call only with instructor’s permission. Notify your friends, family, employers, and anyone else who regularly contacts you that you will be in class and that you should be contacted only when necessary. The taking of calls during class is not only disruptive but it is also discourteous to classmates and the instructor.

Testing procedures Be sure to arrive early for your examinations. There are time limits for exams. You will not be given extended time if you arrive late. Entering and exiting the lecture room or lab room is not permitted once exams have begun. Please be sure to use bathroom before or after.

EGLS3 Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for the continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

Deportment: Students are expected to conduct themselves as adults. This includes courteous and respectful behavior towards instructor and classmates. Disruptive behavior or any behavior by the student that interferes with any educational activity being performed by the instructor will not be allowed. Additionally, no student may interfere with his/her fellow students’ right to pursue their academic goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the class.

Examination format: Lecture exams will include multiple choice questions and sometimes short answer questions. Final exams are going to comprehensive.

Instructor Grading Students must adhere to testing schedule. Failure to take a test Criteria: (lab or lecture) will result in a “0” for the missed exam. No makeup exams will be arranged except for work, family, or personal (health) emergency, and only if documented. Online quizzes would not be reset if you were not able to complete them or miss them. The exam question papers and scantron answer sheets for all exams shall be with the instructor as students’ performance record. The final exams are mandatory and failure to take them would result in grade “F” for the course irrespective of the average grade from other grading components. No exemption from final exam. 7

HCC Grading Scale: A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour

B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour

C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour

D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour

59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour

FX (Failure due to non-attendance) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour

W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour

I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour

AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses.

FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX", compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended class.

Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.

To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.

Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program Discipline Requirements" of the Program's syllabi.

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Grade Calculations

Testing Category Points Points Earned Lecture Exam 1, 2 & 3 100 + 100 +100 Total of Lecture Exam Points = 300

Quiz 1, 2 & 3 100 + 100 + 100 (2 Best scores out of 3) = 200

Lab Exam 1 & 2 100 + 100 Laboratory Exam Points = 200

Laboratory Exercises Points = 100 (% Average of exercise grades)

Project Report Points = 100

Final Exam = 100

TOTAL 1000 FINAL GRADE % = TOTAL/10 100

Instructor Requirements: Students should be on time for class and be prepared with required materials including textbook and lab manual. Full attention during lecture and lab is required. Student is expected to review the lecture and lab. schedule sheet and accordingly prepared before the class begins.

Have a Great Semester & Enjoy Learning Zoology!

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EGLS3 - Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

STUDENT NAME (PRINT) STUDENT (SIGNATURE)

Zoology 1413 Acknowledgement Page

I acknowledge that I have read the syllabus for Zoology 1413 and understand the effort and time commitment necessary to succeed in this Science Class. (OVER 300 HOURS OF STUDY)

Name:

Signature:

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