ZOOLOGY Instructor – Jack D. Gilbert II Rm. D-108 Email – jdgilbert@cnusd.k12.ca.us Textbook - Zoology, 13th edition, Hickman,Roberts,Larson,I Anson Eisenhour Biology, Miller and Levine. Biology, Campbell Introduction: Zoology is the study of the animal kingdom, the Animalia. In the first broad section we will begin reviewing material you already know, but need a quick review of to get you up to speed. We will review cytology, examining the basic kinds of cells, their' components and physiology. We will then study the organization of cells into tissues and organ systems. We will conclude this section by learning about how animals develop from a single cell and how life arose via evolution to give rise to the diverse forms of life living on our beautiful planet. COURSE OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the science of zoology; students will become aware of the world of animals and their interrelationships through the process of evolution, develop an understanding of the significance of the diversity of life and the balance of nature, and examine the physiological and morphological characteristics of animals that allow them to survive in their environment. Student Objectives: Students will learn to recognize and be able to classify the major (common, economically or medically important, evolutionarily significant, or for other reasons) groups of animals. Students will learn specialized terminology and basic concepts of zoology. Students will learn evolutionary relationships among the different groups of animals. Students will learn basic, selected external and internal structure and associated biology/function for different kinds of animals. Students will learn quantitative measurement, statistical methodology, and hypothesis formulation and testing in zoology. Students will learn to integrate all of the above. Students will come to appreciate and enjoy the subject of zoology (i.e., have fun) and be able to place the subject in the larger context of human knowledge and experience on a global scale. Course Outline (Tentative) Semester 1 Chapters 1-13 Semester 2 Chapters 16 -37 Ch. 1 Life, Biological Principles and Intro Zoology. Ch. 16 Mollusca, Ch. 17 Earthworms Ch. 2 The Origin and Chemistry of Life. Ch. 18 Arthropods Ch. 3 Cells as Units of Life Ch. 23 Invertebrate Chordates Ch. 5 Genetics Ch. 24 Fish Ch. 6 Organic Evolution Ch. 25 Amphibians Ch. 7 Animal Classification Ch. 26 Reptiles Ch. 8 Animal-Like Protists Ch. 27 Birds Ch. 9 Architectural Pattern of an Animal Ch. 28 Mammals Ch.10 Classification and Phylogeny Ch. 36 Animal Behavior Ch. 11 Protozoan Groups Ch. 37 The Biosphere and Animal Distribution Ch. 12,13Porifera: Sponges, Cnidarian Requirements: In the spirit of a healthy and productive learning environment, we will treat each other with courtesy, fairness, and respect. All students are expected to participate in all class activities, and all student work must be legible and have the proper heading: Right hand corner – Student’s first and last name, Date/Class period, Assignment title. Classroom Procedures: 1. You are responsible for your own learning. YOU MUST READ the chapters and be prepared daily for class. Learn the vocabulary, take good notes, complete the homework, class work, and labs, and study for the tests. The ERHS code of conduct will be observed in this classroom: 1. Be on time. 2.Be prepared. 3. Be Respectful 4.Be Willing to Give Your Best Effort. 2. COOPERATION + POSITIVE ATTITUDE +EFFORT = GOOD GRADES! 3. Enter the room quietly, be seated, and have needed supplies. Be prepared to work – I WILL! Please stop talking when the bell rings. The bell signals the beginning of class. If you are NOT SEATED when the bell rings you are TARDY. Please begin work while I take role, there should be no talking after the bell rings. Discipline should NOT be a problem. YOU Should Know How to Act and are expected to ACT Accordingly. Disrespect WLL NOT BE TOLERATED! Discipline problems disrupt the learning of other students. 5. NO FOOD, DRINKS, GUM, CANDY, HATS, Cell phone for instruction only. Keep in backpacks. 6. Do not put away work early. Stay seated UNTIL the bell rings! Students will be dismissed from class by the teacher and only when work areas are clean. 7. DO NOT ASK TO LEAVE THIS ROOM! No bathroom passes will be given except for emergencies. Then you may only leave with YOUR signed planner. Take care of your business before you enter this room. 8. All assignments are due on the DUE DATE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS. NO LATE WORK OR INCOMPLETE WORK WIL BE ACCEPTED. Make up work only excepted on Saturday school. 9. STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC HONESTY: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A ZERO, THIS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED DURING ANY WORK OR ASSIGNMENT. You must be responsible and complete your own work. 10. If absent it is the student’s responsibility to make-up missed work. The student is responsible for contacting the teacher for missed assignments. Google classroom calendar and posted work 11.OFFICE HOURS: Makeup work, extra help. Saturday School TBD. 8-12. Supplies: 1 subject notebook/ composition per quarter to be stored in classroom. (Science Notebook) Pencils and/or blue or black pen. No other color will be accepted. Textbooks Colored Pencils You will also need to have scissors, glue, graph paper, ruler, and tape when specified. Grading: Required Work Percent of Grade Tests, quizzes, assessments. (Oral and written) 20% Labs, projects, readings, projects. 40% Class work, homework, class notes, notebook 40% Total 100% Quarter 1 Exam- Unit test Semester Exam: The exam will cover all the material studied during the semester and will count 10% of the semester grade. Quarter 3 Exam-Unit test FINAL EXAM BUILD A BUG GUIDELINES 1. Each student will complete this project on their own. No groups! 2. Your job is to pick an insect, have it approved, and create a model of that organism. No one can pick the same insect as another student. First come first served. 3. The model must be 6-12" long and fairly sturdy. It should also be proportionately correct and accurate in structure. Include as much detail as possible. You may NOT use store bought model kits!! 4. A neatly written or typed description in the form of complete sentences must accompany each model and will include the following: a. Classification from kingdom to species names. b. Common name. c. Other close relatives. d. Habitat (air, soil, fresh/salt water, certain plant, etc.) e. Geographic location (country, continent, biome, etc.) f. Include at least 10 interesting facts or structures unique to your insect. This may include feeding and reproduction information. This does not include characteristics common to other insects such as lacking a backbone or having an exoskeleton. 5. Make your invertebrate as true to color and form as possible. Be neat and creative in the process! 6. On the date your project is due, you will be required to present it to the class. You must tell us the characteristics of your organism as well as how you went about making the model. This should not exceed 10 minutes and you cannot read from your description. You can use a note card if you like. Good luck! GRADING MODEL 1. Accuracy of structure/form (25 pts.) - does your model look similar to the organism, can the audience tell what your model is suppose to be 2. Accuracy of color (15 pts.) - if the organism is purple and white then your model should be the same 3. Neatness (20 pts.) - both the model and description are done neatly and look presentable 4. Description (30 pts.) - all of the requirements above are included, complete sentences, easily read 5. Spelling/Grammar (5 pts.) 6. Presentation (5 pts.) Total Points = 100 pts. *Approval Due Date: TBD *Project Due Date: Any project handed in late will lose 10% each day it is late. If you are absent, you are expected to have the project the next day you return to school. SIGNATURE VERIFICATION My signature below verifies that I have read and intend to fully comply with all the information in this document. If I cannot in good faith sign this document for any reason, I will contact the instructor immediately to discuss or clarify its contents. Please feel free to contact me during the school year if you have any concerns or if I can further help your student succeed. Student signature______________________ Parent signature_______________________