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FALL 2013 ZOO 1010: General Zoology
Prerequisites/Corequisites
General Zoology Laboratory ZOO1010L
Location
Lecture
Building 58A, room 101, MWF 12:00 - 12:50
Laboratories Building 58, room 61
Instructor
Dr. C.M. Pomory
Office: Building 58, room 007
Phone: 857-6028
E-mail: cpomory@uwf.edu
Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 4:00
Textbook
Hickman, Keen, Roberts, Larson, and Eisenhour 2011. Integrated Principles of Zoology,
15th edition. McGraw Hill.
Laboratory Manuals
1). Adams and Crawley 2013. Van De Graaff’s Photographic Atlas for the Zoology
Laboratory, 7th edition. Morton Publishing Company.
2). Fishbeck and Sebastiani 2008. Comparative Anatomy 2nd edition: Manual of
Vertebrate Dissection. Morton Publishing Company.
3). 11 Lab handouts from web address: http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab01.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab02.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab03.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab04.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab05.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab06.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab07.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab08.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab09.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab10.docx
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab11.docx
Course Description
General Zoology is a survey of the animal kingdom including introductory information
on cell biology and physiology. Topics include levels of biological organization and the
molecules of life, cellular metabolism, monohybrid genetics, taxonomic survey of the
animal kingdom, elements of physiology of vertebrates.
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Grading System
Lecture tests (5) = 75% of total; Laboratory tests (3) = 25% of total
A
90-100%
B+
85-89%
B
80-84%
C+
75-79%
C
70-74%
D+
65-69%
D
60-64%
F
< 60%
Students with Special Needs
Students who may need help related to special circumstances should notify the
instructor at the beginning of the semester. A variety of services are available for
students, see: http://uwf.edu/studentaffairs/departments/
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct, cheating or plagiarism, will result in a grade of 0 for that
assignment. Repeated misconduct will result in a 0 for the course. See UWF policies at
the web addresses: http://uwf.edu/academic/policies/misconduct/misconduct.cfm
General Studies Designation
General Zoology is designated as a General Studies course. The General Studies
curriculum at the University of West Florida is designed to provide a cohesive program
of study that promotes the development of a broadly educated person and provides the
knowledge and skills needed to succeed in university studies. This course has been
approved as meeting the requirement in the Natural Sciences area. The General Studies
learning outcomes for the lecture are Critical Thinking-problem solving and Critical
Thinking-analysis/evaluation. The General Studies learning outcomes for the laboratory
are Communication-writing and Critical Thinking-problem solving. If you are interested
in a major in Biology you should contact the Department of Biology at 850-474-2077 or
2014. If you are undecided about your major you should contact your academic
advisor or the Career Center at 850-474-2254.
Withdraw Policy for the University of West Florida:“The withdraw deadline for
this course is November 1, 2013. Please discuss any academic concerns with me prior
to withdrawing. Withdraws after the deadline will not be approved except for:
1. A death in the immediate family.
2. Serious illness of the student or an immediate family member.
3. A situation deemed similar to categories 1 and 2 by all in the approval process.
4. Withdrawal due to Military Service (Florida Statute 1004.07)
5. National Guard Troops Ordered into Active Service (Florida Statute 250.482)
Students who do not officially withdraw will be assigned a standard letter grade. Late
withdraws must be approved by the students advisor, instructor of the course,
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department chairperson, and finally, the University Academic Appeals
Committee. Students who withdraw are not enrolled as of the date the withdrawal is
processed. “
Lecture Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Foundations Domains
Critical Thinking-problem solving: Students will be able to interpret DNA & RNA
structure and recognize the resulting outcome in DNA or RNA given a starting nucleic
acid strand. Students will solve genetic problems given a starting set of conditions and
producing the outcome by applying Mendelian concepts of monohybrid crosses. Critical
Thinking-problem solving will be assessed by a subset of questions on the first multiple
choice test dealing with genetics and DNA problems.
Skill Mastery Level
Characteristics of Submitted Student Work and Assignments
Very Good - Excellent Students are able to translate DNA into rRNA, rRNA into
tRNA, and reverse translate RNAs into DNA for all DNA-RNA
problems. Students are able to apply Mendelian concepts in
correctly solving genetic problems.
Satisfactory
Students are able to solve basic, but not more advanced
DNA-RNA problems. Students are able to solve basic, but
not more advanced Mendelian genetic problems.
Unsatisfactory
Students are unable to translate DNA into rRNA, rRNA into
tRNA, and reverse translate RNAs into DNA for any DNARNA problem. Students are unable to apply Mendelian
concepts in correctly solving any genetic problems.
Critical Thinking-analysis/evaluation: Students will be able to identify the major groups
of animals and classify them at the taxonomic levels of phylum and class, recognize
major anatomical structures of animals from various phyla and relate the structures to
their functions, match animals with habitats by recognizing characteristics of each,
recognize the explanation of some of the more important cellular processes common to
all animals based on components of the processes. Critical Thinking-analysis/evaluation
will be assessed by a subset of questions on five multiple choice tests in lecture.
Skill Mastery Level
Characteristics of Submitted Student Work and Assignments
Very Good - Excellent Groups of animals and their characteristics are correctly
identified. Correct order and outcome of biological pathways
are recognized.
Satisfactory
Groups of animals and their characteristics are usually
correctly identified. Correct order and outcome of biological
pathways are usually recognized.
Unsatisfactory
Groups of animals and their characteristics are not correctly
identified. Correct order and outcome of biological pathways
are not recognized.
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Laboratory Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Foundations Domains
Communication-writing: Students will distinguish between groups of animals, their
habitats and morphological structures employing the correctly spelled and appropriate
biological terminology. Communication-writing will be assessed by practical exams in
the laboratory.
Skill Mastery Level
Characteristics of Submitted Student Work and Assignments
Very Good - Excellent The classification, habitats and structures are identified
using appropriate biological terminology rather than
common language. Spellings of taxonomic names, habitats,
and structures are correct. Students accurately describe the
function with associated structures.
Satisfactory
Most of the classification, habitats and structures are
identified using appropriate biological terminology rather
than common language associated with the general public.
Most spellings of taxonomic names, habitats, and structures
are correct. Students usually accurately describe the
function with associated structures.
Unsatisfactory
Most of the classification, habitats and structures are
identified using inappropriate biological terminology or
common language associated with the general public.
Spellings of taxonomic names, habitats, and structures are
typically incorrect. Students can not accurately describe the
function with associated structures.
Critical Thinking-problem solving: Students will be able to apply the concept of
hierarchical relationships of classification by examining characters of objects,
categorizing different objects based on comparisons of characters, and then creating a
hierarchy based on those characters. Students will assess characters of an animal and
use an existing hierarchy to identify the animal based on evaluating criteria
distinguishing different species. Critical Thinking-problem solving will be assessed by
two laboratory activities: 1) organizing a set of objects into a classification hierarchy
and 2) using a dichotomous key to identify an unknown animal.
Skill Mastery Level
Characteristics of Submitted Student Work and Assignments
Very Good - Excellent Students are able to present logical arguments for grouping
objects and can explain how they relate to a hierarchy.
Students are able to judge characters in using a
dichotomous key.
Satisfactory
Students are able to group objects, but can not explain how
they relate to a hierarchy. Students are able to judge a few
characters, but are not efficient at using a dichotomous key.
Unsatisfactory
Students are unable to present logical arguments for
grouping objects and can not explain how they relate to a
hierarchy. Students are unable to judge characters in using
a dichotomous key.
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Schedule
M August 26 scientific method, organization of matter
W August 28 carbohydrates, lipids
F August 30 proteins, nucleic acids
M September 2
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
W September 4 cell metabolism
F September 6 protein synthesis
M September 9 mitosis, meiosis
W September 11 meiosis, monohybrid genetics
F September 13
Lecture Test 1
M September 16 biological terms describing animals, development
W September 18 body plans, habitats, life cycles
F September 20 selected protozoans – Euglenozoa, Parabasalia, Choanomonada,
Euamoebida, Foraminifera, Polycystinea, Apicomplexa, Ciliophora
M September 23 Porifera, Cnidaria
Laboratory Test 1 this week
W September 25 Cnidaria
F September 27 Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes
M September 30 Platyhelminthes, Nemertea, Rotifera
W October 2 Nematoda
F October 4
Lecture Test 2
M October 7 Mollusca
W October 9 Mollusca
F October 11 Annelida, Arthropoda
M October 14 Arthropoda
W October 16 Arthropoda
F October 18 Arthropoda
M October 21 Onychophora, Tardigrada, Sipuncula, Chaetognatha
W October 23 Bryozoa, Phoronida, Brachiopoda
F October 25
Lecture Test 3
M October 28 Echinodermata
Laboratory Test 2 this week
W October 30 Echinodermata
F November 1 Echinodermata, Hemichordata
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M November 4 Chordata
W November 6 Chordata
F November 8 Chordata
M November 11
VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
W November 13 Chordata
F November 15 Chordata
M November 18
Lecture Test 4
W November 20 human organ systems
F November 22 human organ systems
M November 25 human organ systems
W November 27
NO CLASS
F November 29
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (NO LABS this week)
M December 2 human organ systems
Laboratory Test 3 this week
W December 4 human organ systems
F December 6 human organ systems, evaluations
F December 13
Lecture Test 5, final exam week 11:00