Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division name: Math and Science
Course Prefix and Number: BIOL 132
Course Title: Animals and Society
DATE PREPARED: February 2, 2012
PCS/CIP NO: 1.1-260701
IAI Number: L1 902L (Pending Approval)
EFFECTIVE FIRST DAY OF CLASS: Fall 2012
CREDIT HOURS: 4
CONTACT HOURS: 5
LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This general education course emphasizes scientific inquiry using animals as the study
organism. Concepts covered include cell and molecular biology, animal structure and function,
animal genetics, classification, evolution and ecology. The importance of animals in human
society will be an ongoing theme throughout the course. The laboratory exercises will make
extensive use of animal models, living and preserved animal specimens and wet mount and
prepared slides.
TEXTBOOKS:
Textbook/lab manual or comparable texts:
Boston:
1. Miller, Stephen A. and Harley, John P. (2007) Zoology. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
2. Miller, Stephen A. and Harley, John P. (2007) General Zoology.
McGraw-Hill.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFER:
Biology 132 fulfills 4 hours of the semester hours of credit in Life and Physical Science
required for the A.A. or A.S. degree. This course should transfer as part of the General
Education Core Curriculum described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois
colleges and universities participating in the IAI. However, students should consult an
academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI #
L1902L for information as well at www.itransfer.org.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Course Outcomes
General Education
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an
understanding of the scientific
method using animals as
model organisms.
Students will analyze and
summarize journal articles
from zoological periodicals.
Students will demonstrate an
understanding of the basic
structure and function of
animals.
Range of Assessment Methods
Exams, Experiments, Lab Reports,
Quizzes, Lab Dissection
Simulations, Concept Maps,
Group Projects, Individual
Projects and Case Studies
Journal Article Reports
CO1
Exams, Experiments, Lab Reports,
Quizzes, Lab Dissection
CO2
Simulations, Concept Maps,
Group Projects, Individual
Projects and Case Studies
Students will demonstrate an
Exams, Experiments, Lab Reports,
understanding of the diversity
Quizzes, Lab Dissection
DI2
of animals and how this
Simulations, Concept Maps,
diversity is related to
Group Projects, Individual
evolution and ecology.
Projects and Case Studies
Students will demonstrate an
Exams, Experiments, Lab Reports,
CT1
understanding of the
Quizzes, Lab Dissection
importance of animals in
Simulations, Concept Maps,
human society.
Group Projects, Individual
Projects and Case Studies
CO1 – Students compose a message and provide ideas and information suitable to the topic,
purpose, and audience.
CO2 – Students effectively deliver a message via various channels/modalities.
DI2 – Students consider the views of others in light of those persons’ experiences and
particular understandings.
CT1 – Students gather knowledge, apply it to a new situation, and draw reasonable
conclusions in ways that demonstrate comprehension.
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
I. Biological Principles
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cells, Tissues, Organs & Organ Systems of Animals
Cell Division & Inheritance
Evolution of Animals
Ecology
II. Animal Diversity
A. Animal Classification
B. Protozoa, Sponges, Flatworms & Roundworms
C. Molluscs, Annelids, Arthorpods & lesser Phyla
D. Echinoderms, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds & Mammals
III. Animal Form and Function
A. Protection, Support & Movement
B. Communication – Nervous & Endocrine Systems
C. Circulation, Body Fluid Regulation & Gas Exchange
D. Nutrition & Digestion
E. Reproduction & Development
F. Animal Behavior
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Student grades will be based on multiple measures of student performance which may include
the following: exams, experiments, lab reports, journal article reports, quizzes, lab dissection
simulations, concept maps, group projects, individual projects and case studies.
The grading scale for the course is as follows:
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-60%
A
B
C
D
F
Lecture activities account for 75% of the final grade; lab activities account for 25% of the final
grade.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Students are required to read the assigned textbook chapters, lab manual readings as well as other
readings that may be assigned, approximately 30 to 50 pages per week. Some research based
writing will be required, including but not limited to summaries of articles, projects or portfolios,
worksheets and lab exercises.