OZARKA COLLEGE
PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY, BIOL 2003
2005 SPRING OFF-CAMPUS SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel A. Faulkner, M.S.E., Biology
PHONE: Ozarka: 368-7371 or 1-800-821-4335, Highland High School: 856-3275, Home: 322-7381
OZARKA’S FAX: 870-368-4733
EMAIL: rfaulkner@hland.ncsc.k12.ar.us
OZARKA’S WEB PAGE: www.ozarka.edu (Home) or http://my.ozarka.edu (My Ozarka)
OFFICE HOURS: Before and after class; By appointment
CLASSROOM: Highland High School, Room 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers life processes of animals from the cellular level through systems to the whole
organism. The very nature of zoology requires students to view animals in different settings and to
identify many of the animal phyla. It must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2001, Principles of
Zoology Lab.
RATIONALE:
To provide those students with some biology background with an introduction to zoology and the
study of animals. This course is designed for students of any major, but will especially benefit biology
majors, as well as secondary science education majors. It will also provide an informative elective for
5-8 math/science education majors. Gathering information about other organisms' structure and
function, and how that compares to human beings, enables us to live a more knowledgeable, involved,
and environmentally aware life in a science-conscious age. Students will gain more insight into course
concepts by taking this course with laboratory.
PREREQUISITES:
None, although BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1001, General Biology & Laboratory, are strongly encouraged.
Co requisite: BIOL 2001.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Hickman, Roberts, and Larson. 1998. Biology of Animals. WCB/McGraw-Hill. McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. ISBN #0-697-28933-8.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the following basic
competencies (basic understanding of):
1. Basic biological and chemical concepts, and how these interact in all living systems.
2. The cell as the basic unit of all life.
3. How animals transform energy, including cellular respiration.
4. How DNA is the genetic blueprint for all animal cells, including how it carries out
basic genetic processes, DNA replication, and protein synthesis in animal cells.
5. The theory of evolution, including how living things change over time.
6. Human biology, including the structure and function of individual body systems.
7. The diversity and unity of animal phyla, including an overview of individual phyla
and classes (adaptations and life cycles).
8. How living things interact with each other and their environment.
9. How to use research skills to produce a presentation on an assigned body system
with associated disorders/diseases.
10. How to use classification skills to identify unknown animals, particularly insects
and assorted vertebrates.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Lecture, discussion, demonstrations, group & individual participation, videos, models & other visual aids,
handouts, computer projects, & self-directed study
EVALUATION (TENTATIVE):
All work will be graded on a point system with the following distribution:
7 Lecture Exams @ 100 points each
700 points
1 Computer Project @ 100 points (TBD)
200 points
1 Take-Home Exam (Final)
100 points
Total 1000 points
GRADING SCALE:
100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; 59-0 = F
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is extremely important to any class, but even more so in a college class
based on lecture material. After unexcused absences equivalent to two weeks of classes (2), the student
will be dropped with a grade of “F”. The instructor will evaluate hardship cases individually. Do not
expect to be automatically withdrawn if you stop attending class. YOU are responsible for dropping the
class and must go through all paperwork required by Ozarka College to remove your name from the roster.
If this is not done by the end of the semester, you will receive a failing grade.
SPECIAL ATTENDANCE NOTE: Consistent attendance is the key to a good grade. If you must miss,
it is your responsibility to obtain notes from classmates or see me personally outside of class. If you are
late to class, please be courteous to the rest of the class by being quiet and discreet upon arrival. If a quiz
has already begun, you will have only as long as the rest of the class—no longer. Students late to exams
will also have the time remaining in the class period to finish, and no more. In order for this learning
environment to work efficiently, every effort should be made to be attentive and avoid disruptions to
yourself and others. The instructor realizes situations occasionally occur beyond your control, but if is
YOUR responsibility to inform her at the earliest possible notice.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
An exam missed due to an absence must be made up within TWO days of your return to school, and is not
the responsibility of the instructor (i.e., students should approach the instructor for make-up, NOT viceversa). Only excused absences can be made up. If not made up in reasonable time, the missed exam will
be scored 0.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
If an occurrence of cheating is detected, the instructor may adjust the grade as appropriate, ranging from a
grade penalty on the test or assignment involved to an “F” in the course. This includes anyone who cheats,
attempts to cheat, or assists another student in cheating. There are numerous examples of what constitutes
violations to this policy, but none of academic integrity. Here’s one: be prepared for exams or take the
heat. It may be cliché, but honesty is still the best policy.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Any students with special needs that may require any type of adaptation or modification of the regular
classroom should inform the instructor of those needs. Do not wait until it’s too late to ask for help!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Mid-term Grades Due: March 11
Spring Break (for Ozarka): March 14-18
Spring Break (for HHS): March 21-25
Last day to drop individual course: April 1
Last day to withdraw from the college with a “W”: April 28
Classes End: April 29
PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
Spring 2004
WEEK OF:
January 3
Ch.15: Classification & Phylogeny of Animals
January 10
Ch.16: The Animal-Like Protista
January 17
Exam I;
Ch.17: Sponges
January 24
Ch.18: Radiate Animals
January 31
Exam II;
Ch.19: Acoelomate Anmals
February 7
Ch.20: Pseudocoelomate Animals
February 14
Exam III;
Ch.21: Molluscs
February 21
Ch.22: Segmented Worms—The Annelids
February 28
Exam IV;
Ch.23: Arthropods
March 7
Ch.24: Lesser Protostomes & Lophophorates
March 14
Exam V;
Ch.25: Echinoderms, Hemichordates, & Chaetognaths
March 21
Spring Break
March 28
Ch.26: Vertebrate Beginnings
April 4
Exam VI;
Ch.27: Fishes
April 11
Ch.28: The Early Tetrapods & Modern Amphibians
April 18
Exam VII;
Ch.29: Reptiles
April 25
Ch.30: Birds
Ch.31: Mammals
May 2
Take-Home Final Due
*Chapters 1-4, 6-14 were previously covered during the fall semester and would otherwise be
included in this schedule.
OZARKA COLLEGE
PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY LABORATORY, BIOL 2001
2005 SPRING OFF-CAMPUS SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel A. Faulkner, M.S.E., Biology
PHONE: Ozarka: 368-7371 or 1-800-821-4335, Highland High School: 856-3275, Home: 322-7381
OZARKA’S FAX: 870-368-4733
EMAIL: rfaulkner@hland.ncsc.k12.ar.us
OZARKA’S WEB PAGE: www.ozarka.edu (Home) or http://my.ozarka.edu (My Ozarka)
OFFICE HOURS: Before and after class; By appointment
CLASSROOM: Highland High School, Room 10
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers laboratory techniques and study of animal phyla. The very nature of zoology lab
requires students to view animals in different settings and to identify and describe many of the animal
phyla. It must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2003, Principles of Zoology.
RATIONALE:
To provide students with hands-on activities designed to encourage interest in the field of zoology, as
well as promote greater understanding of the concepts presented in lecture. Students will need to
become proficient with terms, techniques, and applications. Zoology lab will benefit students of any
major, but will especially benefit biology majors, as well as provide necessary application of concepts
for secondary science education majors, as well as 5-8 math/science education majors.
PREREQUISITES:
None, although BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1001, General Biology & Laboratory, are strongly encouraged.
Co requisite: BIOL 2003.
TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Hickman, Hickman, and Kats. 1997. Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology.
WCB/McGraw-Hill. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Colored pencils (1 box) are also required.
You may also wish to purchase your own box of disposable gloves to use during dissections.
Gloves will be provided, but they may not be your exact size. Aprons & goggles are provided.
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate the following basic
competencies:
1. Use of the scientific method to solve problems.
2. Identification and use of common biology lab equipment.
3. Understanding of basic biological and chemical activities.
4. Familiarity with types of cells, as well as animal cell structures and processes.
5. Understanding of mitosis and meiosis.
6. Understanding of the role of enzymes and their role in cellular respiration.
7. Basic understanding of genetics (phenotypes, genotypes, and karyotypes).
8. Basic dissection techniques of sheep organs and fetal pig to review basic animal
anatomy and physiology.
9. Ability to classify and discuss the major animal phyla and classes, including life
cycles and unique characteristics.
10. Basic dissection techniques of representative organisms from various animal phyla
and classes (from sponges to mammals).
11. Ability to discuss how living things interact with each other and their environment,
including an owl pellet dissection.
12. How to use classification skills to identify unknown animals, particularly insects
and assorted vertebrates, to form a collection.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Discussion, demonstrations, group & individual participation, constructing models, using models & other
visual aids, handouts, & self-directed study
EVALUATION (TENTATIVE):
All work will be graded on a point system with the following distribution:
10 Laboratory Reports @ 50 points each
500 points
4 Practical Lab Exams @ 100 points each
400 points
1 Practical Final Exam
100 points
Total
1000 points
GRADING SCALE:
100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; 59-0 = F
ATTENDANCE: Attendance is extremely important to any class, but even more so in a college class
based on lecture material. After unexcused absences equivalent to two weeks of classes (2), the student
will be dropped with a grade of “F”. The instructor will evaluate hardship cases individually. Do not
expect to be automatically withdrawn if you stop attending class. YOU are responsible for dropping the
class and must go through all paperwork required by Ozarka College to remove your name from the roster.
If this is not done by the end of the semester, you will receive a failing grade.
SPECIAL ATTENDANCE NOTE: Consistent attendance is the key to a good grade. If you must miss,
it is your responsibility to obtain notes from classmates or see me personally outside of class. If you are
late to class, please be courteous to the rest of the class by being quiet and discreet upon arrival. If a quiz
has already begun, you will have only as long as the rest of the class—no longer. Students late to exams
will also have the time remaining in the class period to finish, and no more. In order for this learning
environment to work efficiently, every effort should be made to be attentive and avoid disruptions to
yourself and others. The instructor realizes situations occasionally occur beyond your control, but if is
YOUR responsibility to inform her at the earliest possible notice.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY:
Being absent from a laboratory does not extend a testing deadline. There will be NO MAKE-UP
LABORATORY EXAMS. Any EXCUSED absences on lab exam days will allow the student to double
the next lab exam. If you know you are going to be absent for an exam, it is YOUR responsibility to
inform the instructor and make alternate arrangements, preferably ahead of time.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
If an occurrence of cheating is detected, the instructor may adjust the grade as appropriate, ranging from a
grade penalty on the test or assignment involved to an “F” in the course. This includes anyone who cheats,
attempts to cheat, or assists another student in cheating. There are numerous examples of what constitutes
violations to this policy, but none of academic integrity. Here’s one: be prepared for exams or take the
heat. It may be cliché, but honesty is still the best policy.
SPECIAL NEEDS:
Any students with special needs that may require any type of adaptation or modification of the regular
classroom should inform the instructor of those needs. Do not wait until it’s too late to ask for help!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Mid-term Grades Due: March 11
Spring Break (for Ozarka): March 14-18
Spring Break (for HHS): March 21-25
Last day to drop individual course: April 1
Last day to withdraw from the college with a “W”: April 28
Classes End: April 29
PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY LABORATORY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Spring 2004
WEEK OF:
January 3
Introduction/Ecological Study (Owl Pellet Dissection)
Exercise 4—Gametogenesis & Embryology
Exercise 5—Tissue Structure & Function
January 10
Exercise 6—Introduction to Animal Classification
Exercise 7—The Protozoa
Ecological Study (Organisms of Freshwater Habitat)
January 17
Lab Practical Exam I
January 24
Exercise 8—The Sponges
Exercise 9—The Radiate Animals
January 31
Exercise 10—The Acoelomate Animals
Exercise 11—The Pseudocoelomate Animals
February 7
Exercise 12—The Molluscs
Exercise 13—The Annelids
February 14
Lab Practical Exam II
February 21
Exercise 14—The Chelicerate Arthropods
Exercise 15—The Crustacean Arthropods
February 28
Exercise 16—The Uniramia Arthropods (Myriapods & Insects)
Exercise 17—The Echinoderms
March 7
Lab Practical Exam III
March 14
Exercise 18—Phylum Chordata
Exercise 19—The Fishes (Lampreys, Sharks, & Bony Fishes)
March 21
Spring Break
March 28
Exercise 20—Class Amphibia (The Frog)
Exercise 21—Class Reptilia
April 4
Lab Practical Exam IV
April 11
Exercise 22—Class Aves
April 18
Exercise 23—Class Mammalia (The Fetal Pig)
April 25
Practical Final Lab Exam;
All Lab Reports Due