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LANGSTON UNIVERSITYSchool of Arts and Sciences

Department of Biology

BI-2114 - GENERAL ZOOLOGY

Fall 2011 Course SyllabusLecture: 1:00-1:50 MW; Lab: 1:00-2:50 TR; 210 Hamilton Hall

Professor: Zola J. Drain, Ph.D.Office: 228 Hamilton Hall

Telephone: 405-466-3607Email: [email protected]

CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSEGeneral Zoology is an in-depth study of biological principles covering the field of zoology as sub-discipline of biology, the study of life. Zoology, the study of animals, is a broad field witmany sub-disciplines concerning molecular through the population levels of life forms anfunctions. The laboratory component provides opportunities for inquiry and analysis thpromote application and understanding of principles.

COURSE RATIONALEAn understanding of zoology cannot be complete without knowledge and understanding o

other living things. In spite of life’s diversity, a fundamental unity embraces all of thbiological disciplines. As modern biology probes deeper into the secrets of life, it becomeclearer that all life shares a common genetic blueprint (in DNA); a common organizational un(the cell); common evolutionary forces that influence the form, function, and habitat of thanimal; and a common environment (the earth).

Students enrolled in General Zoology are expected to continue cultivating their naturcuriosity by understanding the interrelationships of all life forms. Students should alsunderstand the basic principles of molecular biology, cellular structure and function, geneticanatomy and physiology, and other areas of the biological and related sciences. Sucunderstanding is vital in order to develop a deeper appreciation for the interaction amonliving things.

COURSE OBJECTIVES1. Recognize zoology as a broad discipline encompassing a wide array of specialize

areas;2. Establish a broad knowledge base for more advanced work in the biological science

through an understanding of the principles of animal taxonomy and knowledge of thcharacteristics of major phyla of animals;

3. Understand evolutionary relationships among different groups of animals;

Office Hours

9:00-11:00 AM Daily and 1:00-

Zoology is an increasingly important subject as advances in molecular geneticsand DNA technologies are providing new insights into many aspects of animal

life. Such advances are uncovering new knowledge in the genetic, functional and

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4. Understand the hereditary basis of biological diversity at the organismal, cellular, anmolecular levels;

5. Gain appreciation for the diversity, abundance, and wide distribution of animal life anrecognize the ecological significance manifested through these factors;

6. Develop appropriate laboratory skills and techniques necessary for biological study;

7. Enhance skills in analyzing scientific data and reporting such data in written angraphic form.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION1. Lectures and interactive discussions2. Laboratory explorations and analyses3. Special group projects4. Visual enhancements and computerized tutorials5. Assignments that require application of knowledge

6. Individual presentations and collaborative activities7. One-on-one conferences with professor8. Current events/issues updates (utilizing various media and research journals)

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS1. Textbook : Integrated Principles of Zoology , 14th/ or 15th eds., (Hickman, et al);

Lab Manual: Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology , 14th or15th, by Hickman & Kats [Pages provided for both editions in topic outline];

2. Three-ring notebook with 2-inch spine, plastic covering, and in good condition. Classnotes, assignments, power point presentations, tests, and quizzes will be maintained inan orderly manner according to the presentation of content throughout the semester.Content in notebooks will begin with the course syllabus, followed by chapter 1, chapte2, etc;. [See Evaluation section].

3. Regular, prompt class attendance; [no visitors without prior approval from Instructor]4. Adherence to safety rules and regulations;

5. Demonstration of appropriate behavior;

6. Adherence to scheduled test dates;7. Adherence to dates for assignments; late assignments will incur a loss of points;

8. Submission of all assignments in typewritten form, using 1-inch margins.Handwritten assignments will not be accepted .

Textbook: IntegratedPrinciples of Zoology,14th or 15th editions, by Hickman, et al.

Lab Manual:Laboratory Studies inIntegrated Principles of Zoology, 14th or 15th

editions, by Hickman



EVALUATION

1. Six (6) tests (objective & subjective test items) will be given, including a comprehensivfinal exam with material from both the lecture and laboratory phases of the courseMake-up tests, given only with an acceptable written excuse, will be 100%

subjective and will be scheduled one (1) week following the missed test. For the mopart, tests will range between 85 and 120 points each. The midterm exam will bvalued at 100-150 points, and the comprehensive lecture final exam (test 6) will bvalued between 150 and 200 points. A laboratory final worth 50 points will also bgiven.

Students are urged to arrive on time for all tests. In the event, a student hacompleted a test by the time a late-comer arrives, the late-comer will NOT ballowed to take the test!

2. Quizzes (announced & unannounced) will be given, usually not to exceed 25 poineach. NO MAKEUP QUIZZES.

3. Two (2) typewritten laboratory reports, worth 25 points each, will be submitted accordance with guidelines provided in a separate handout. In addition to laexercises from the lab manual, the instructor reserves the right to modify aninclude additional exercises as deemed appropriate.

4. In the 2nd half of the semester, each student will make a 10-minute power-poipresentation pertaining to THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMALS IN MEDICAL/BIOMEDICAPSYCHOLOGICAL, AGRICULTURAL, MILITARY OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND THIMPACT OF ANIMALS IN HUMAN HEALTH. You are expected to utilize scientific journaand Library databases for references, and to list all references used. A hard-copy o

the power-point must be provided to the instructor prior to presentation.

5. A 3-ring notebook in good condition and with a 2-inch spine & plastic covefor title page must be maintained to include the following: a) course syllabus bhandouts c) lab drawings d) assignments e) graded tests and quizzes f) copy opower-point presentation (from #4 above) and g) class notes. The typewritten titl

page must include 1) course name & number, your name, semester & yeaNotebooks will be picked up for a formal evaluation near the end of thsemester.

6. Grades will be tallied in accordance with the following percentage scale:



100-90% of total points earned =A89-90% of total points earned = B79-70% of total points earned = C69-60% of total points earned = D

DESIRE 2 LEARN (D-2-L) – An Innovative Learning and Class ManagemenTechnology

You are required to activate Lionkey accounts immediately in order to have access to the D2-L Technology. This technology will enable you to receive messages from the Instructosubmit assignments, and take quizzes.

LECTURE AND LABORATORY SCHEDULE

In the lecture and laboratory schedules below, chapter and page numbers not enclosed inbrackets refer to the 13th edition; chapter and page numbers within brackets refer to the14th edition of the textbook.

DATES CHAPTERS PAGESTOPICS_________________________________

Wk 1 (8/15-18) 37 (Highlights) 806 [806] Introduction; BiosphereAnimal Distribution 38 (Highlights) 825 [825]

Animal Ecology1 2 Life: Biological Principles & Science of Zoolog2 21[19] The Origin and Chemistry of Life

3 37 [35] Cells as Units of LifeLab 1 Lab Manual Study of Cells & tissues

Wk 2: (8/22-25) 3 36 [35] Cells as Units of Life (Cont’d);Lab study of cells (cont’d) Lab Exercise 2 CellStructure and Division

Lab Exercise 4 Tissue Structure and Function

Wk 3: (8/29-9/1) 4 58 [55] Cellular Metabolism

Test 1 ( Highlights of Textbook Chapters 37 and 38, 1-4 and Laboratory Exercises)Wk 4: (9/6-8) 5 76 [71] Genetics: A Review

6 104 [100] Organic Evolution7 137 [134] The Reproductive Process

Wk 5: (9/12-15) 8 158 [155] Principles of DevelopmentLab Exercise 3 Gametogenesis and Embryology

Test 2 (Textbook Chapters 5-8 and Laboratory Exercises)

Wk 6:(9/19-22) 9 185 [184] Architectural Paattern of AnimalsLab Exercise 5 Introduction to Animal Classification10 199 [198] Classification and Phylogeny of Anima

Wk 7:(9/26-29) 11 217 [216] Protozoan Groups/Economic Impact

Lab Exercise 6 Protozoan Groups/Economic Impact Wk 8:(10/3-5) 12 246 [247] Mesozoa and Parazoa:

Phylum Porifera: Sponges13 260 [261] Radiate Animals: Phylum CnidariaLab Exercises 7/8 Sponges and RadiateAnimals

TEST 3 Midterm October 3-5, 2011; Fall Break October 14-17, 2011

Following each major test, you will receive aprintout of your academic progress in the



Wk 9: (10/10-13) 14 289 [290] Acoelomate Bilateral Animals-Phylum Platyhelminthes

Lab Exercise 9 The Acoelomate Animals (Flatworms)18 384 [387] Pseudocoelomate Animals – Phylum

NematodaLab Exercise 10 Pseudocoelomate Animals – Phylum

Nematoda

Wk 10: (10/18-21)16 331 [333] Molluscs

Wk 11 (10/24-27) Lab Exercise 11 The Molluscs17 362 [364] Segmented Worms (Annelids)Lab Exercise 12 The Annelids: Phylum Annelida

TEST 4 (Textbook Chapters 12-17 and Laboratory Exercises)

Wk 12: (10/31-11/3) [19, 20, 21] 402; 420; 441 Arthropods: Aquatic and Terrestrial Mandibulates

[405; 423; 444]Lab Exercise 13 The Chelicerate Arthropods Lab Exercise 14 The Crustacean ArthropodsLab Exercise 15 The Uniramia Arthropods:

Myriapods and Insects

Wk 13: (11/7-10) 18, 19, 20 [19’ 20, 21] Arthropods (cont’d)

Lab Exercises 13, 14, 15 Arthropods (cont’d)Wk 14: (11/14-17) 22 469[472] Echinoderms andHemichordates

Lab Exercise 16 The Echinoderms

November 4, 2011 – Last Day to Drop with a “W”

Test 5 (Textbook Chapters 18-22 and Laboratory Exercises)

Wk 15: (11/21-11/24) 23 496[500] ChordatesLab Exercise 17 B Cephalochordata

Amphioxus

24; 25; 26; 27 514; 543; 563; 585 Fishes; Amphibians; Reptiles;Birds

[519;547;567; 590]Lab Exercise 19 Class Amphibia: Frogs

Wk 16: 11/28-12/1) 28 612 [617] MammalsLab Exercise 22 Class Mammalia: Fetal Pig

Wk 17 TEST 6 – FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD (December 5 -9,

2011)

Final Grades Due – December 14, 2011,12:00 Noon

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The following will apply to cases of academic dishonesty. The instructor ordinarily has finauthority over the grades given to students or the lowering of grades because of cheating oplagiarism. If it is established by clear and convincing evidence that cheating or plagiarismhas occurred,



a) the instructor will take appropriate academic disciplinary action which may include thawarding of an “F” on the particular assignment or in the course.

b) the instructor will make a report of the incident and of action taken, if any, to thdepartmental chair, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Studen

Affairs, and the student.c) the Student Disciplinary Committee may review the incident and impose conduc

discipline, including conduct probation and suspension.

The student may, if he/she so desires, discuss the matter with the Student DisciplinaCommittee and/or the Student Judicial Court.

POLICY ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOMCell phones and other electronic devices are to be silenced and removed from desks or tableduring class. Failure to comply may result in your being asked to leave the class. Beinasked to leave the class for any disruption or disrespectful behavior negates any work that ischeduled to be picked up for grading by the end of the class period.

An environment of civility is expected to be maintained at all times.

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY: VISION STATEMENT

Langston University, a land grant Historically Black institution of higher learning, will continuits rich tradition of developing leaders from a diverse, multi-cultural student body througexcellent teaching, research, community service and public and private sector partnershipAs Langston University moves from Excellence to Greatness, it will be recognized for providinsolutions to problems facing underserved populations in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY: CORE VALUES1. Strong work ethic and dedication: We are united in our dedication to working a

hard and as long as necessary in order to realize our vision of developing creativsolutions to the problems facing undeserved populations in Oklahoma, the nation anthe world.

2. Passion for learning: Our zeal for knowledge, our quest to understand “why” and ou

desire to develop innovative answers, create a vibrant academic community.3. Courage to have exemplary character: We are building a community in which hig

ethical and moral standards are maintained and valued by our faculty, staff, anstudents.

4. Excellence: We value, treasure and reward excellence in scholarship, teaching, ancommunity service.

5. Scholarly innovation and a commitment to scholarship: We are a community pragmatic intellectuals, using our knowledge to better our state, nation and the world.

6. Appreciation of difference: We believe firmly that everyone must be respected anthat there is always more that one way to consider any issue. We value diversity oopinions, ideas, cultures, and perspectives.

7. Fiscal accountability: We believe that solid fiscal management is the foundatio

upon which a great university is built.8. Social responsibility: We believe that knowledge is a gift which must be used t

create a better world.9. Commitment to fundamental human rights: Above all, we value the right of ever

human being to enjoy freedom, respect, and the opportunity to realize his or hepotential.

ADA STATEMENTLangston University fully subscribes to all required standards of the Americans with DisabilitieAct of 1990, (ADA). Persons in need of assistance should contact Ms. Stephanie Adams, 20



University of Women, 405-466-3444. This should be reported at some point before, during, oimmediately after the first scheduled class period so accommodations can be provided for thstudent to be successful in that class.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONLangston University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 196Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 197

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does ndiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or statuas a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited tadmissions, employment, financial aid and educational services.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:Any student with a disability that will affect his/her progress in this class and registered withstudent services, please inform the professor during or after the first class meeting.

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY - BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

POLICIES REGARDING

CLASS ATTENDANCE; BEHAVIOR; TEXTBOOKS

Note: Policies set forth by the Department of Biology are consistent with regulations regarding class attendance in th2006-2008 University Catalog (page 52) and the current student handbook (pp. 19-21)

The department of biology will enforce all university regulations.

1. Biology classes (lectures and labs) will begin at the scheduled time. Students are expecteto be punctual.

2. Each instructor will check roll at each class meeting. This may be done at the beginning othe class, at the end of the class, or at both the beginning and the end of the class – at thdiscretion of the instructor.

3. In case of absence, it is the responsibility of students to obtain an official excuse anpresent to the instructor no more than 3 days after return to class.

4. When students accumulate six (6) hours in unexcused absences in any biology coursthe professor may drop the students from the class and assign the grade of “F” for thsemester (University Catalog, p. 52).

5. The Department of Biology will not tolerate disruptive behavior. Each student hathe right to learn in a classroom environment that is free of distractions. Therefore, eac



individual shares the responsibility of maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect that conducive to learning and academic success. Students who disrupt classes by excessivtalking, cell phone use, and in other ways will be warned by the instructor. If warnings arignored by the student, the student will be asked to leave the class. If the student refuses tleave the class, the instructor will contact the chairperson who will contact campus police tremove the student from the class.

6. Students are NOT to bring food, drink, children, or other visitors to the lecture classelaboratory classes, or computer laboratory.

7. Playful activity will not be tolerated to any extent in the laboratory.

8. Following laboratory classes, it is mandatory that students clean their workstations. Thincludes storing microscopes properly, washing glassware, returning prepared slides to therespective trays, cleaning tabletops, storing living and preserved specimen, and placing awaste paper in the trash can. DO NOT PLACE SOLIDS IN THE SINK. Each lab instructor wsupervise cleanup. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a deduction of pointas deemed appropriate by the instructor.

9. Students are expected to have required textbooks and/or laboratory manuals foeach course. Much work that is done in the classroom requires these specific references. addition, some instructors choose to give open-book tests, quizzes, or other work that will bgraded. Without the required textbook and laboratory manual, the student placehimself/herself at a serious disadvantage.

COURSE SYLLABUS PREPARED BY: ______________________________Zola J. Drain, Ph.D.Associate Professor/Acting Chairperson

Department of Biology

COURSE SYLLABUS APPROVED BY: _______________________________Dr. Clarence A. Hedge, Acting Dean

School of Arts and Sciences

The professor reserves the right to make changes, additions, or deletions

to this syllabus as necessary to achieve course objectives.

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