BIO 142 - Zoology
Fall Semester, 2007
Instructor: Dell Sasser
Office: Lees Campus, LS 203
Phone: 436-5721 (ext. 73559)
Home: 439-1980
E-mail: Dell.Sasser@kctcs.edu
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Course Description
The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of animals emphasizing life processes, the cell, development,
heredity, body systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology.
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Prerequisite
BIO 112 or consent of the instructor.
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Textbook
Integrated Principles of Zoology, 13th Edition by Hickman, Roberts, and Larson
The text is a vital part of the course and the reading of assignments is essential to success in the course.
Assignments should be read regularly, in advance of class coverage.
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Major Course Objectives
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Develop a general familiarity with all major groups of animals, including specific information
about selected representatives of each group.
Trace the orderly and gradual development of complexity in the animal kingdom by examining
the distinguishing features of each animal group and the changes which have occurred as a result
of adaptations to environmental pressures. Included will be a discussion of the development of
special and unique features of certain animal groups which were not retained by "higher" groups.
Develop some of the general principles of zoology as they are encountered in the survey of the
animal kingdom.
Compare the general morphology and some physiology of the major animal groups.
Be able to study and classify animals comparatively by similarities, differences, and
relationships.
Grading Policy
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Grading Scale
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below - 60% = E
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Grade Determination
Unit Exams (1-4)
Comprehensive (Take Home)
Special Topic
400 pts (100 pts. each)
50 pts
50 pts
500 pts
450-500 pts = A
400-449 pts = B
350-399 pts = C
300-349 pts = D
Below 300 pts = E
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Instructor reserves the right to alter the grading scale if necessary.
Special Topic - The Paper (50 pts.)
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Due Date: Day of presentation. Each school day that the report is late will result in a 10%
penalty.
Length: 6-7 typewritten, double-spaced pages or written in black ink (12-14 pages--every
other line--on college ruled paper.)
Sources: At least 6 sources should be included, three of which must be scientific journal
articles. A xeroxed copy of each article used is to be turned in with the paper. Each
resource not included in your report will result in a 5% penalty/per source.
English Composition: All work done in this course which requires writing will be graded
not only on the basis of content and accuracy, but also will be subject to grading on
organization, conciseness, spelling and other components of good English composition.
A personal critique on findings of your research should follow your bibliography. (1-2
pages; handwritten or typed)
*NOTE: Your rough draft and a copy of all articles used are to accompany your paper.
Special Topic - The Presentation (Optional) - Worth up to 10 pts.
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Around 10 minutes in length.
Visual aids - Minimum of 2.
Withdrawal Policy
Students may withdraw up to midterm and receive a grade of “W” without the instructor’s
permission. Any student withdrawing after that date can receive a W if the student has been
attending class regularly, attempting to achieve, and has not been in academic dishonesty.
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Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend class. Exam material will draw heavily from class lectures. Attendance
will be used as the key factor in determining borderline grades.
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Meeting Dates
BIO 142-4501
TR
11:30-1:00
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Rm: LS 209
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IX. The following General Education competencies will be assessed using written assignments and
tests:
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Communicate Effectively
1. Read and listen with comprehension.
2. Speak and write clearly using standard English.
3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means.
4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills.
Think Critically
1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical
conclusions.
2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing,
and/or integrating a variety of materials.
3. Use mathematics to organize, analyze, and synthesize data to solve a
problem.
Learn Independently
1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use
information.
2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing
perspectives/ideas.
3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations.
4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products.
Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments
1. Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the
biological and physical environment.
3. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural
global community.
X. Academic Honesty Policy
KCTCS faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are
recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars. The college expects
students and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these academic principles. The
college affirms that it will not tolerate academic dishonesty including, but not limited to,
violation of the academic rights of students (section 2.0) and student offenses (section 3.0).
For information about academic rights and academic offenses and the student’s right to
appeal, students should refer to the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-line at
http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm/
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XI.
Accommodations Policy
Students needing accommodations should contact the local disabilities service representative
to complete an Accommodations Plan which will ensure that the student receives full benefits
and that the instructor is aware and can make the proper adjustments in his/her courses for
the student. Hazard Community & Technical College contacts are as follows: Hazard Campus,
Knott County Branch, Leslie County Center, and the Lees College Campus – see Cluster
Howard and at the Technical Campus – see Neil Brashear.
XIII. Inclement Weather Policy
During periods of inclement weather, all classes scheduled BEFORE 9:30 a.m., will be cancelled. Students
will be asked to report at 9:30 for their 9:30 classes. The classes that are cancelled will be made up according to
a manner that the individual faculty member has determined and which has been approved in advance by the
appropriate Division Chair and Dean.
XIV Course Outline
Part One. Introduction to Living Animals
1 Life: Biological Principles and the Science of
Zoology
2 The Origin and Chemistry of Life
3 Cells as Units of Life
4 Physiology of Cells
Part Three. Diversity of Animal Life
20 Terrestrial Mandibulates
9 Architectural Pattern of an Animal
21 Smaller Protostome Phyla
10 Classification and Phylogeny of Animals 22 Echinoderms and Hemichordates
11 Protozoan Groups
23 Chordates
12 Mesozoa and Parazoa
24 Fishes
13 Radiate Animals
25 Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians
14 Acoelomate Bilateral Animals
26 Amniote Origins and Reptilian Groups
15 Pseudocoelomate Animals
27 Birds
16 Molluscs
28 Mammals
17 Segmented Worms
18 Arthropods
19 Aquatic Mandibulates
We will also do dissections of representative organisms from several of the listed phyla.
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