Course Outline: Module 8
BIO113 – Introduction to Biology Laboratory
The primary goal of this module is to investigate invertebrates, organisms that lack an endoskeleton (e.g.
jellyfish, worms, insects) which comprise over 98% of all animal species on earth.
Figure 1 - http://www.westmarine.org.nz/report3_2.aspx
Module 8 - Invertebrates
Introduction
In the kingdom Animalia, there are millions of diverse species, all of which differ from the plant kingdom in
the fact that they are heterotrophs (acquire energy by consuming organic material in the form of plants or
other animals). Seven of the major eight phyla are invertebrates including Proifera (sponges),
Echinodermata (sea urchins), Cnidaria (jel;yfish), Platyhelminths (parasitic worms), Annelida
earthworms), Arthrpoda (insects), and Mollusca (octopus).
Figure 2 - http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reptiles/lizards_chameleons/Chameleons.php
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Identify the major differences that distinguish invertebrates from vertebrates
Identify the 7 phyla of the invertebrates and the characteristics of each
Develop a generalized phylum key for invertebrates
Dissect a starfish and identify its various parts and functions
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Assignment
Format
Grading
Invertebrates – LAB8
Blog
25pts
Questionnaire
Written Assignment
25pts
Exam4 – (Modules 8-10)
Multiple Choice
100
Learning Activities
Suggested Reading
Read pages 340-352 in your textbook, Chapter 19 – ‘Both Water and Land Animals’ in:
Essentials of Biology (Mader & Windelspecht; 3rd edition ISBN978-0-07-352552-8) or other
KCTCS text equivalent for BIO112, Introduction to Biology)
LAB Kit Instruction
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Go to your laboratory website: www.esciencelabs.com
Log into the student Portal
Click on “My Lab Kits’
Click on Introductory Biology Version 1
Click on Invertebrates & Vertebrates
Read the informational pages and complete starfish dissection and associated exercises. Submit
your answers to Exercises in a word document by the assigned due date (consult course
calendar).
Assignments
Project, Papers, Research Papers (Choose One)
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Questionnaire
25pts
Due Date/Time EST
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(if tracking)
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Description of Assignment
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Experiment 1 – Symmetry in Animals
Experiment 2 – Creating a Phylum Key
Experiment 3 – Taxonomy
Experiment 4 – Invertebrate Dissection (Starfish)
Instructions for Submission
Submit responses to all questions as a word document. Simply list each question # followed by a
response.
Grading and Feedback
Questionnaire rubric
Blog
Assignment Name
Graded Assignment
Points Possible
Blog Type
Invertebrate Blog
YES
25pts
Individual
Answer the following 5 questions in depth:
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What was the main theme of this experiment?
To what degree were the objectives outlined in the introduction to this experiment met?
What conclusions were drawn from the results?
What was the most clear and also the most difficult aspects of this experiment?
How would you improve this experiment?
Grading and Feedback
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Exam
Work with your developer to create the test/quiz or upload a test bank. You will also need to set the
other parameters of the test such as randomized questions and question blocks.
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EXAM 4
100pts
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75 Minutes
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