BIO-143: Zoology

School
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Division
Biological Science
Department
Biology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Biology
Course Number
143
Course Title
Zoology
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible; BIO-131 or BIO-134 or BIO-135 or BIO-150 or BIO-152, with a grade of C or better OR a Biology 131 waiver. Biology 131 waiver information can be accessed through a link in the “Additional Information” section of Biology 131 course listings in the Self-Service Schedule.
Catalog Course Description

Examines the structure and function of various animal groups. Emphasis is on the taxonomy, evolution, embryology, and natural history of members of the animal kingdom and representative protozoa. Lecture and lab work are coordinated.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Cell theory and its importance in zoology.
  2. Evolutionary origin of a phylum within the Animal Kingdom and its possible phylogenetic relationships with all other groups of organisms.
  3. Organelle, cell, tissue, organ and organ system.
  4. Developmental stages of a sea star and frog.
  5. Animal symmetry
  6. Terminology related to body planes and regions
  7. Proper use of the compound light microscope and preparation of a wet mount slide.
  8. Major animal phyla with emphasis on identifying major structures on various representative organisms.
  9. Dissection techniques
  10. Development of body plans: acoelomate, pseudocoelomate and eucoelomate animal.
  11. Adaptive radiation
  12. Animal diversity
  13. Ecology
  14. Laboratory safety
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Design and conduct basic scientific investigations.
  2. Develop solutions to problems through observation, reasoning, and investigations.
  3. Manipulate simple scientific instruments that aid in observation and data collection.
  4. Use simple metric measurement devices to obtain data for use in scientific investigations.
  5. Develop science process skills for information gathering and problem solving.
  6. Construct charts, graphs, and reports from classroom generated data.
  7. Use multimedia sources of information in support of experimental investigations.
  8. Gather and synthesize scientific information from reference books and other sources of technical information.
  9. Write and or follow procedures in the form of step-by-step instructions, formulas, flow diagrams, and sketches.
  10. Discuss topics in groups by making clear presentations, restating or summarizing what others have said and asking for clarification and elaboration.
  11. Develop an awareness of the need for scientific evidence when interpreting data.
  12. Generate questions about the physical and living world based on observation.
  13. Generate answers to questions that can be investigated empirically.
General Information

We've added information regarding BIO 131 waivers to make the process more equitable for all students.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Grades will be based on class participation, written lecture exams, lab practical exams, lab reports, class projects, quizzes.

Outcomes

General Education Categories
  • Natural Sciences
MTA Categories
  • Category 6: Natural Sciences (Lecture and Lab)
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2023