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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS*
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Course Title:
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General Zoology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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BIOL 1413
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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FALL 2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecular metabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Animal Diversity, 8th ed., Hickman
ISBN 978-1-259-75688-7
NCTC Zoology Laboratory Manual
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jaime Noles
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville, room 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ext 4930
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E-mail Address:
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jnoles@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9 –9:30am
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8 – 11:30am
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8:00 – 9:00am
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8 – 11:30am
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2:00 – 3:30pm
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ALL OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Lecture Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of animals.
- Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life.
- Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems.
- Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
- Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance.
- Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins.
- Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in respiration.
- Describe the unity and diversity of animals and the evidence for evolution through natural selection.
- Describe the reasoning processes applied to scientific investigations and thinking.
- Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
- Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
- Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane.
Lab Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data.
- Use critical thinking and scientific problem solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory.
- Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.
- Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of animals.
- Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life.
- Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems.
- Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.
- Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance.
- Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins.
- Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in respiration.
- Describe the unity and diversity of animals and the evidence for evolution through natural selection.
- Describe the reasoning processes applied to scientific investigations and thinking.
- Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.
- Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
- Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Values
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Percentage
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4
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Lecture Exams & Projects (150 points each)
Final exam is Exam #3
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600
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60%
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Multiple
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Lecture Assignments/Attendance
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100
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10%
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2
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Laboratory Exams (100 points each)
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200
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20%
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Multiple
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Lab Assignments/Attendance
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100
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10%
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TOTAL
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1000
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100%
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OVERALL COURSE GRADES ARE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
A = 900 + total points
B = 800 – 899 total points
C = 700 – 799 total points
D = 600 – 699 total points
F = 0 – 599 total points
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
THIS IS A TENATIVE SCHEDULE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Week
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Week of:
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Lecture
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Lab
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1
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8/27
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General Description of Subject Matter, Overview of Zoology and Evolution (Ch. 1) Role of Animals in Ecology (Ch. 2)
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Introduction to Lab, Safety Orientation, The Microscope
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2
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9/3
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Animal and Animal-like Architecture (Ch. 3) and Taxonomy (Ch. 4)
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Microscope, Animal Architecture & Taxonomy
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3
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9/10
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Viruses, Bacteria, Protozoans (Ch. 5)
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Cells, Tissues & Mitosis
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4
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9/17
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Porifera (Ch. 6)
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Protozoans
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5
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9/24
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Exam 1 Covers Chapters 1-5
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Porifera & Cnidarians
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6
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10/1
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Cnidarians and Ctenophores (Ch. 7), Bilateral Animals (Ch. 8), Body forms (Ch. 9)
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Platyhelminthes, Nematodes, & Annelids
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7
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10/8
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Mollusca (Ch. 10), Annelida (Ch. 11)
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Catch-up/Review
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8
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10/15
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Nematoda (Ch. 12), Echinoderms (Ch. 14)
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Lab Exam #1
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9
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10/22
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Arthropods (Ch. 13)
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Mollusca & Echinoderms
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10
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10/29
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Exam 2 Covers Chapters 6-14
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Arthropods
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11
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11/5
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Characteristics of Vertebrates (Ch. 15)
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Chordates & Fish
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12
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11/12
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Fish (Ch. 16), Amphibians (Ch. 17)
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Amphibians, Reptiles, & Birds
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13
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11/19
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Reptiles (Ch. 18)
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Mammals & Review
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14
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11/26
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Birds (Ch. 19)
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Catch-up/Review for lab exam 2
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15
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12/3
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Mammals (Ch. 20)
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Lab Exam #2
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16
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12/10
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Exam 3 is Final Exam which Covers Chapters 15-20. Held on day and time determined by final exam schedule
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Dates to Note:
Monday, Sept. 2nd – Labor Day – Campus closed
Friday, Nov. 1st – Last Day to withdraw from course with “W”
Wed.-Fri., Nov. 27-30th – Thanksgiving Holiday – Campus closed
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _______November 1, 2019________.
ADDITIONAL ATTENDANCE & COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES:
Students should attend class regularly to stay current on material and deadlines.
Missed Exams:
In the event of a missed exam, the student must contact the instructor immediately in order to determine IF the absence is valid to the instructor and documentation can be provided. If it is determined that a student can make up the exam, it must be completed at the time determined by the instructor. The exam may be in a different format from the original exam. No more than 1 exam can be made-up during the course. If it is not possible to make up the exam, then a zero will be recorded.
Drop/Withdrawing:
Students who elect to quit working in the course or who no longer attend are required to complete a drop/withdrawal form with the Registrar’s Office. Students who fail to complete the form will accumulate a grade of “0” on all incomplete assignments, which could lead to a final grade of F.
THE INSTRUCTOR RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DROP STUDENTS FROM THE COURSE WHO HAVE EXCESSIVE ABSENCES OR FAIL TO MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE.
Nine or more hours of absence from class/lab may result in dismissal from this course.
During exams/quizzes/lab exams:
Students are not allowed to leave once an exam has started. Students that enter late will not be given extra time. No exams will be distributed to latecomers after the first person that finishes an exam leaves the room. All electronic devices will be stored away during exams/quizzes. If a student utilizes any device during an exam/quiz (lab or lecture), academic dishonesty procedures will be followed.
Laboratory Attendance:
Laboratory attendance is REQUIRED. Students are expected to remain in the laboratory for the duration of the scheduled class period. Students who have schedule conflicts need to drop and enroll at a later date when they are able to attend the course for the duration of the scheduled period. Students who cannot attend the laboratory regularly will be required to drop the course. DO NOT ASK TO ARRIVE LATE AND/OR LEAVE EARLY. Students must be on time and present for the duration of the laboratory class to receive the attendance quiz code necessary to complete lab quizzes.
Expectations for Laboratory Attendance/Behavior:
1. You must be punctual. A roll sheet will be signed each time you attend lab. You must be present at the beginning of lab to sign the roll sheet.
2. NO FOOD OR DRINK will be permitted in the laboratory. Students will store food or drink in their bags or leave them in their vehicle.
3. STUDENTS ARE TO BE PREPARED WHEN THEY ARRIVE! You should have the proper materials for class and should have the material ready for the day. Do not arrive and then ask to go retrieve or print the necessary materials.
4. You must attend the lab section in which you are enrolled.
5. Students are expected to clean their lab tables and area before exiting the room. Laboratory items (models, microscopes, etc.) should be returned to their proper locations neatly.
THE INSTRUCTOR RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY STUDENT WHO EXHIBITS BEHAVIORS DISTRACTIVE TO THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (i.e. talking while the instructor is providing instructions or lecture; entering or leaving room while the instructor is providing instruction/lecture, inappropriate use of cell phone, etc.).
PLEASE SILENCE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES during lecture and lab.
PLEASE use CANVAS as your first method of contact for the course.
No guests allowed in the classroom/laboratory.
No recording is allowed without permission from the professor. Recorded materials are for student personal use only and may not be posted to the open web/social media, etc
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
- Communication
- Mathematics
- Life and Physical Science
- Language, Philosophy & Culture
- Creative Arts
- American History
- Government/Political Science
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Empirical and Quantitative
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, Writing Center, Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring to assist students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.
EARLY ALERT/CARES REPORTS
The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert, you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade (“0”) on the assignment. If the assignment is within a group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to count as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.
2) A “Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form” will be submitted regarding the incidence.
3) Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”).
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
*The Instructor reserves the right to modify any part of this syllabus with prompt notice to the student.