TEXTS

INTEGRATED PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY: 11th ed.: By: Hickman, Roberts and Larson

GENERAL ZOOLOGY, A LABORATORY GUIDE:  By: Lytle and Wodsedalek
 

A FIELD GUIDE TO THE INSECTS OF AMERICA NORTH OF MEXICO:,  By: Borrer & White

A survey of the relationships within the animal world (including the earth's environment and eco-evolutionary interactions that permitted evolutionary change and speciation), animal form and function (emphasizing the coordination of functional systems and environmental requirements), and classification (emphasizing diversity, evolution and natural history of each group).
 

In keeping with the overall goals of the Science Division, this course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of complex biological subject matter and to develop the skills necessary for independent and critical analysis of complex phenomena, data, and observations encountered in the scientific endeavor. In this multidisciplinary approach, our academic exploration will include but will not be limited to analysis of anatomical, physiological, ecological, evolutionary, genetic, and cellular systems in plants animals and microbes. Emphasis will be placed on developing the students’ skills in inquiry-based problem solving, design and execution of experiments, interpretation of experimental data, and presentation of experimental results in both written and oral format. Moreover, it is the intent of this course to enhance the students’ understanding of the interconnectedness of the sciences by relating the major concepts of chemistry, earth/space sciences, and physics, to the Biological sciences; and to emphasize and apply mathematical concepts, including statistics and pre-calculus to investigations in biology and the analysis of data. Finally, it is the goal of this course to provide an environment in which the students can explore the relatedness of historical, sociological, technological, and ethical issues and developments to the study of contemporary Biology.

US 111, concurrent enrollment in CHEM 311 or permission of the instructor.  Laboratory is required.

Students are expected to have made thorough preparation for each class period. Well-prepared students will be those who have made an honest attempt to read these sections and  master these concepts PRIOR to coming to class, for, unfortunately, fifty minutes is insufficient time to cover every topic in great depth. You are expected to master all the concepts regardless of whether or not we have specifically covered them in class. Therefore, be prepared to ask questions, as much of the class period will be devoted to addressing concepts with which you may be  having difficulty.

The Oklahoma Baptist University attendance policy will be followed according to guidelines published in the Student Handbook.

There will be six major exams and a comprehensive final, all of equal value.

Attendance at all laboratory sessions is required. I expect to be informed in advance if illness or some other emergency prevents your attendance in lab or lecture.  For specific topics and laboratory requirements see  lab syllabus.

Arrangements for make-up exams must be made at least 24hrs in advance of the test date and will only be granted in cases of extreme illness or family emergency.  Other reasons may be considered at the descretion of the instructor and the grade for that assignment will be reduced by a minimum of a full letter grade from the score achieved on the make-up exam.

Grades will be based on the standard 100 percent scale: A (100-90), B (89-80), C (79-70), D (69-60), F (59 and below).  Percentages will be based on the following components:
 

5 Exams	500 points (100 points each)
Final Exam	100 points
Insect Collection	100 points
Outside Assignments	50 points
Zoo Project	50 points
Lab Exams	200 points
Total Points	1000

My office hours are Monday and Friday 10-11 and Friday 2-3. You can also make an appointment to meet with me at other times. If you stop by my office at the designated times and I am not in, you will probably find me in the laboratory preparing for class or working in the museum area.

Oklahoma Baptist University is committed to providing equal access to University programs and services for all students. Under University policy and federal and state laws, students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations; please report to the Student Service Center, GC 101, as soon as possible to discuss accommodations.

 

DATE	ASSIGNMENT	TOPIC
Feb 3	Chapter 1	Introduction and review of syllabus
Feb 5	Chapter 2 & 6	Origin of life
Feb 7		Origin of life and evolution
Feb 10	Chapter 3	The cell as the unit of life
Feb 12	Chapter 4	Physiology of the cell
Feb 14	Chapter 9	Architectural pattern of animals
Feb 17	Chapter 10	Classification and phylogeny of animals
Feb 19	EXAM I	NONE
Feb 21	Chapter 11	Protozoa
Feb 24	Chapter 12	Mesozoa and Parazoa
Feb 26	Chapter 13	Radiate animals
Feb 28	Chapter 14	Acoelomate animals
Mar 3	Chapter 15	Pseudocoelomate animals
Mar 5	Chapter 16	Molluscs
Mar 7	EXAM II	NONE
Mar 10	Chapter 17	Segmented worms
Mar 12	Chapter 18	Arthropods
Mar 14	Chapter 19	Aquatic mandibulates
Mar 17, 19, 21	NONE	SPRING RECESS
Mar 24	Chapter 20	Terrestrial mandibulates
Mar 26	NONE	Insecta
Mar 28	Chapter 21	Lesser protostomes
Mar 31	Chapter 22	Lophophorate animals
Apr 2	EXAM III	NONE
Apr 4	Chapter 23	Echinoderms
Apr 7	Chapter 24	Chaetognaths & Hemichordates
Apr 9	Chapter 25	Chordates
Apr 11	Chapter 26	Fishes
Apr 14	Chapter 27	Amphibians
Apr 16	Chapter 28	Reptiles
Apr 18	Chapter 29	Birds
Apr 21	EXAM IV	NONE
Apr 23	Chapter 30	Mammals
Apr 25	Chapter 31	Support, protection and movement
Apr 28	Chapter 33	Internal fluids
Apr 30	Chapter 32	Homeostatis
May 2	Chapter 26	Homeostatis con't.
May 5	Chapter 34	Digestion and nutrition
May 7	Chapter 35	Nervous coordination
May 9	EXAM V	NONE
May 12	Chapter 36	Chemical coordination
May 14	Chapter 38	Animal behavior
May 16	Chapter 39 & 40	Animal distribution and ecology

 

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