BIOL 216
GENERAL ZOOLOGY
- Catalog Entry
BIOLOGY 216. General Zoology
Three hours lecture. Three hours lab (4).
Prerequisite: Biology 101
An introductory course in the classification, nomenclature, structure, function, development, and evolution of the major animal phyla.
- Detailed Description of Content of Course
The purpose of this course is to give the Biology major an introduction to the diversity of animal life, to give a basic instruction to anatomy and physiology of various animal forms, and to give a basic introduction to principles of classification and nomenclature of heterotrophic organisms. This course is a required course for all Biology majors (except medical technology option). This course will serve as a prerequisite for several advanced level Biology courses. The major areas which will be covered include:
Lecture Topics
1. The scope of Zoology
a. Relationship to other areas of biology
b. Subsciences of Zoology
c. Early History of Zoology
2. Review of Cellular Processes
a. Mitosis
b. Meiosis
c. Cellular Respiration
3. Principles of Classification and Nomenclature
4. Kingdom Protista: The Heterotrophic Protista
a. General Structure and Function
1. Cellular Structure and Function
2. Locomotion
3. Digestion
4. Excretion
5. Osmoregulation
6. Sensation and Behavior
7. Reproduction
b. Evolutionary Trends
1. Symbiotic Origins of "Protozoa"
2. Life Styles
a) free-living
b) parasitic
c) mutualistic
d) commensalistic
e) unicellular
f) colonial
c. Major Groupings
1. Sarcomastigophora
2. Apicomplexa
3. Ciliophora
4. Kingdom Animalia
a. General Structure and Function
1) Support and Locomotion
2) Digestion and Nutrition
3) Excretion and Osmoregulation
4) Hormones
5) Nervous System and Behavior
6) Internal Transport
7) Gas Exchange
8) Reproduction
b. Evolutionary Trends
1. Symmetry and Cephalization
2. Body Cavities
3. Segmentation
4. Origin of Multicellularity
c. Major Groups: Character anatomy, physiology, distribution
1. Porifera
2. Cnidaria
3. Platyhelminthes
4. Nematoda
5. Annelida
6. Mollusca
7. Arthropoda
8. Echinodermata
9. Chordata
d. Development
1. Egg Types
2. Cleavage Types
3. Gastrulation and Mesoderm Formation
4. Larval Types and Metamorphosis
5. Regeneration
Lab Topics
1. Non-Photosynthetic Protista
2. Porifera and Cnidaria
3. Platyhelminthes and "Aschelminthes" groups
4. Mollusca
5. Annelida
6. Onychophora and Arthropoda
7. Echinodermata
8. Hemichordata and Chordata
9. Fetal Pig: Digestive, Respiratory and urogenital Systems
10. Fetal Pig: Circulatory System, Blood, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
11. Nervous System and Sensory Physiology
12. Development
C. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
The course will be conducted in a typical lecture-style format allowing for and encouraging maximum student participation. Laboratory sessions will include student participation in the use of taxonomic keys, dissection and computer use of video laser discs.
- Goals and Objectives of the Course
1. To fulfill a Biology Major Core Requirement.
2. Students will learn basics of animal diversity.
3. Students will learn basic phylogeny of animals.
4. Students will learn basic laboratory skills of observation, dissection, use of taxonomic keys, and use oflight microscope.
5. Students will learn basic computer application skills by using video laser discs.
- Assessment Measures
Graded assignments include examinations that test knowledge of content mastery and that tests the students' ability to synthesize and use (apply) knowledge. Tests are a mixture of essay and objective type questions. In addition, laboratory subject matter mastery is assessed by practical examination while observational skills, dissection skills and proper use of taxonomic keys are assessed through laboratory drawings and identifications. Classroom and laboratory discussions and participation are also used for evaluation. Students are taught the basic operation of the computer video laser disc but are not assessed in its operation. Students are expected to properly use the computer resources for self-learning enhancement.
- Other Course Information
None
- Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
September 2001 Dr. Charles M. Neal, Chair |