BIOLOGY 2402
Fall 2011
GENERAL ZOOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Robert C. Dowler
OFFICE:
Room 107B, Cavness Science Bldg.
TELEPHONE:
486-6639
E-MAIL:
Robert.Dowler@angelo.edu
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 11:00-12:00 pm; any modifications will be posted on my office door.
COURSE MATERIALS:
TEXTBOOK:
Hickman, C. P. Jr, L . S. Roberts, S. L. Keen, A. Larson, H. I’Anson and D. J. Eisenhour.
2011. Integrated Principles of Zoology. 15th edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., St.
Louis, MO.
LAB TEXT:
Hickman, C. P. Jr., L. B. Kats, and S. L. Keen. 2011. Laboratory Studies in Integrated
Principles of Zoology 15th edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., St. Louis, MO.
Lab Terminology and Accessory Material. To be printed from link at the following
website: http://webclass.angelo.edu/biology/zoology/
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing Biology 2402 should have an understanding of the
diversity of organisms included in the kingdom Animalia and the protozoans in the kingdom Protista. Students
will understand the general structure and function of major organ systems in animals and know comparative
anatomy of the major animal phyla. Two of the many objectives for students completing Bio 2402 are:
1. Students will be able to recall the phylum level diversity of the Kingdom Animalia and recognize typical
members of the major phyla.
2. Students will be able to correctly determine evolutionary relationships among groups based on
interpretation of a phylogenetic tree.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK
AUG 22
LECTURE TOPIC
TEXT CHAPTER
Introduction; characteristics of animals; overview of animal.
1, 9
diversity; patterns in animal organization
AUG 29
Basic evolutionary principles
6
SEP 5
Reproduction and development; support and movement
7, 8, 29
SEP 12
Excretion and osmoregulation; gas exchange; internal transport
30, 31
SEP 19
Feeding and nutrition
32
SEP 26
Nervous systems and senses
OCT 3
Classification; Protozoans
10, 11
OCT 10
Mesozoa, Parazoa, Radiate animals
12, 13
OCT 17
Acoelomates; Rotifers. Nematodes, and others
14, 15, 18
0CT 24
Molluscs
16
OCT 31
Annelids, Arthropods (part)
17, 19
NOV 7
Arthropods (continued);
NOV 14
Echinoderms and hemichordates;
EXAM 1 – SEP 29
EXAM II – NOV 10
33
19, 20, 21
22
24 NOV – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
NOV 21
Chordates
NOV 28
Chordates (continued)
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23–26
27, 28
DEC 8 THURSDAY– 8:00 AM LECTURE EXAM III AND COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE: Attendance in class is expected and daily attendance records will be kept for administrative
purposes. Because lectures emphasize the material covered on exams, those students that miss classes usually do
worse on exams and in the course than those students who attend all classes. I consider absences in excess of 3
classes to be excessive in this course. Attendance will be checked at each class meeting via a circulated list that
you must initial. NOTE: You are NOT automatically dropped if you stop attending class.
WEEKLY QUIZZES: On Blackboard, eleven weekly quizzes will be given on Tuesday of each week except the
first and last week of the semester and those in which there is a major lecture exam. Instructions will be on
Blackboard. Quizzes may be moved to Thursday, if necessary, but announcement of such changes will be
made in class. These quizzes will cover readings in the text and should “encourage” students to read the chapters
before material is covered in class. Questions on the quizzes will cover material highlighted in the critical reading
guide (CRG) to be downloaded from my website. Quizzes will be worth 10 points each and the lowest grade will
be dropped. THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP QUIZZES.
EXAMS AND GRADING: The course grade will be based on a combined total of 1000 possible points from the
lab and lecture as follows: Lecture Exams I and II @ 125 pts. each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lab practical exams (three total @ 150 pts each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
Weekly quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lecture Exam III (75 pts) and Comprehensive Final (125 pts) . . . . . . .200
The Comprehensive Final can also replace a lower grade on one of the first two semester lecture exams.
scale: A = 900+ points
B = 800–899 points
C = 700–799 points D = 600–699 points F = <600 points
MAKE-UP EXAMS: Make-up exams will be given only in emergency situations which preclude class
attendance. Arrangements for excused make-up exams should be made prior to the scheduled date of the exam,
unless it is a health emergency, in which case you should contact me by the first class following the absence.
Absences from lab practicals for university sponsored events must be made up earlier or later during the same
week of the exam.
DISABILITIES: Persons with disabilities that may warrant academic accommodations must contact the Student
Life Office, Room 112 University Center, in order to request and to implement academic accommodations.
STUDY TIPS AND COURSE RESOURCES: Some materials for this course will be posted on
http://blackboard.angelo.edu/. Visit this site periodically to look for announcements, handouts, and grades.
You are expected to read your textbook and use it to supplement your lecture notes. Please come talk with me if
you have questions over lecture material. I would also suggest that you visit the interactive web site
www.mhhe.com/hickmanipz14e for help with the material.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: Angelo State University expects its students to maintain complete honesty and
integrity in their academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which
is contained in both print and web versions of the Student Handbook. My policy for cheating on an exam is to
give a grade of zero on the exam and to provide your name and details of the incident to the department head.
You should understand that your loss of credibility on any future (or past) work is the worst penalty for cheating
on an exam.