BIOLOGY 121 - 02 - GENERAL ZOOLOGY - SYLLABUS - Spring 2001

DEPT:       Biological Sciences

TITLE:       BIO 121 General Zoology

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Jim Sickel, Professor of Biology

OFFICE:      BL (Blackburn Science Bldg.) 330; Phone 762-6326

OFFICE HOURS:       9:30-12:30, 1:30-2:30 MW; 1:45-4:30 TTh

CLASS MEETS: 9:30-10:45 T-Th, BL 228
              Lab A - 2:30-5:20 M, BL 332
              Lab B - 2:30-5:20 W, BL 332

TEXT:        Hickman, Roberts and Larson.  1997.  Biology of Animals, WCB Publ., 7th ed.

LAB MANUAL:  Lytle, General Zoology Laboratory Guide, 13th ed.

LAB KIT:     Each student is expected to have a dissecting kit which may be purchased from the bookstore.  Also, a rat must be purchased by each pair of students working together in lab.

PREREQUISITE:       None

CATALOG DESC:       A study of the animal kingdom with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological  relationships of animal groups, invertebrate and vertebrate anatomy and  physiology, and evolutionary concepts.    Two lectures and three hours     laboratory per week.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the science of zoology; students will become aware of the world of animals and their interrelationships through the process of evolution, develop an understanding of the significance of the diversity of life and the balance of nature, and examine the physiological and morphological characteristics of animals that allow
them to survive in their environment.

COURSE CONTENT

Animal kingdom, origin of life, evolution of animals, classification, vertebrate and invertebrate anatomy, ecology and physiology, cell structure and physiology, and genetic basis of evolution.  An 6 page (typed) library research paper is required with at least 8 references cited.  Topics related to zoology must be approved.  Paper is due May 1, 2001 at 9:30 AM; no late papers
accepted!!!

GRADES

Lecture Tests - 35%; Lab - 35%; Final Exam - 20%; Paper - 5%; Assignments, pop quizzes and class participation - 5%:
A = 90 -100; B = 80 - 89; C = 70 - 79; D = 60 - 69; E < 60

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  Attendance will be taken and will follow University Policy.  Since 5 % of your grade depends on class participation, assignments, and pop quizzes, attendance is highly recommended.

MAKEUP TESTS:  Missed tests cannot be made up.  Other tests and final will count more when a test is missed for a legitimate reason.  Second missed lecture or lab test counts zero.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:  Cheating or academic dishonesty will result in failure of the course, dismissal from the class, and possible disciplinary action from appeals board.  This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized use of notes on tests and plagiarism on assignments.

BIO 121- 02 LECTURE SCHEDULE AND LABORATORY EXERCISES -   Spring 2001

      Date       Lecture Topic/Reading Assignments                              Weekly Labs & Lab Test Schedule
Jan.  16        Introduction, Science, Origin of Life, Ch. 1                      No Lab This Week
        18        Cell Structure (part) Ch. 2 Classification (part) Ch. 15;