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FALL 2010 ZOO 1010: General Zoology
Prerequisites/Corequisites
General Zoology Laboratory ZOO1010L
Location
Lecture
Bldg 58A, room 101
Laboratories Bldg 58, room 61
Instructor
Dr. C.M. Pomory
Office: Bldg 58, room 007
Phone: 857-6028
E-mail: cpomory@uwf.edu
Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-4:00
Textbook
Hickman, Roberts, Larson, L’Anson and Eisenhour 2008. Integrated Principles of
Zoology, 14th edition. McGraw Hill.
Laboratory Manuals
1). Van De Graff & Crawley 2009. Photographic Atlas for the Zoology Laboratory, 6th ed.
Morton publishing.
2). Fishbeck & Sebastiani 2008. Comparative Anatomy 2nd ed. Morton publishing.
3). 11 Lab handouts from web address: http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab01.doc .........
http://uwf.edu/cpomory/GZlab11.doc
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.
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 and information may be found at the following web address:
http://uwf.edu/studentaffairs/departments/
Academic Conduct
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
http://uwf.edu/cas/aasr/plagiarism.doc
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Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Foundations Course
Content: 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 and provide a basic explanation of some of the more important cellular
processes common to all animals. Content will be assessed by multiple choice tests in
lecture and short answer practical exams in the laboratory.
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.
Communication: Students will distinguish between groups of animals, their habitats and
morphological structures employing the correctly spelled and appropriate biological
terminology. Communication will be assessed by short answer 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 associated with the general public.
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.
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Critical Thinking: 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
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.
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%
Withdraw Policy for the University of West Florida:“The withdraw deadline for
this course is October 29, 2010. 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,
department chairperson, and finally, the University Academic Appeals Committee.
Students who withdraw are not enrolled as of the date the withdrawal is processed. “
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Schedule
Tu August 24 scientific method, organization of matter
Th August 26 carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
Tu August 31 nucleic acids, cell metabolism
Th September 2 protein synthesis, mitosis
Tu September 7 meiosis, monohybrid genetics
Th September 9
Lecture Test 1
Tu September 14 biological terms describing animals, development
Th September 16 body plans, habitats, life cycles, protzoa
Tu September 21 Porifera Laboratory Test 1 this week
Th September 23 Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes
Tu September 28 Nemertea, Rotifera, Nematoda
Th September 30
Lecture Test 2
Tu October 5 Mollusca
Th October 7 Mollusca, Annelida
Tu October 12 Arthropoda
Th October 14 Arthropoda, Onychophora, Tardigrada
Tu October 19 Sipuncula, Echiura, Bryozoa, Phoronida, Brachipoda
Th October 21
Lecture Test 3
Tu October 26 Echinodermata
Laboratory Test 2 this week
Th October 28 Echinodermata, Chaetognatha, Hemichordata
Tu November 2 Chordata
Th November 4 Chordata
Tu November 9 Chordata
Th November 11
VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY (MAKE UP LABS this week)
Tu November 16
Lecture Test 4
Th November 18 human organ systems
Tu November 23 human organ systems
Th November 25
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (NO LABS this week)
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Tu November 30 human organ systems Laboratory Test 3 this week
Th December 1 human organ systems, evaluations
T December 7, 11:30-2:00 Lecture Test 5 (final exam week)