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.
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