VertebrATE ZOOLOGY (BIO 314)

Fall 2004

Lecture - MWF - 1:10-2:10 PM - Room GS 220

Lab - Thursday - 2:40- 5:40 - Room GS 102

 

 

INSTRUCTOR:           Darryl L. Daley, Ph.D.

OFFICE:                       107A Gravely Science Building

PHONE:                       985-5168  - (e-mail - ddaley@ncwc.edu)

Web site:                   http://faculty.ncwc.edu/Ddaley/

OFFICE HOURS:        Mon - 10:20-11:20 PM

                                      Tue - 1:30-2:30

                                      Wed - 10:20-11:20

                                      Fri - 10:20 -11:20

                                      Also by appointment

 

REQUIRED TEXT:     Vertebrate Life. 6th Edition. Plough, F. Harvey, Janis, Christine M. and Heiser, John B. 2002. Prentice Hall.

 

                                      Comparative Anatomy, Manual of Vertebrate Dissection. Fishbeck, Dale W. and Sebastiani, Aurora 2001. Morton Publishing Company.

 

COURSE GOALS:

1. Be able to describe the mechanism responsible for micro and macro evolution.

 

2. Be able to explain the current ideas about the origin of vertebrates.

 

3. Be able to relate vertebrate structure and function for all major organ systems.

 

4. Be able to describe the major characteristics of all vertebrate classes.

 

5. Be able to identify all the major organs in commonly studied representatives of bony fish, cartilaginous fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.

 

 

 

 

GRADES:                                    

                                            Lecture Quizzes (5 quizzes - 20 points each)                              100

                                            Lecture Exams (2 exams - 100 points each)                                  200

                                            Take Home Exams -(2 exams - 100 points each)                         200

                                            Comprehensive Final Exam                                                           150

                                            Take-Home Final Exam                                                                    50

                                            Research Paper                                                                                 100

                                                       

                                            Midterm Lab Practical                                                                    100

                                            Final Lab Practical                                                                           100

                   

                                            Letter of Introduction -20 points bonus                                

 

                                            TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE                                                       1000

 

 

 

 

GRADING WILL BE ON A STRAIGHT PERCENT BASIS:

 

94% or Greater: A                76 - 79%:        C+

90 - 93%:             A-               73 - 75%:        C

86 - 89%:             B+              70 - 72%:        C-

83 - 85%:             B                65 - 69%:        D+

80 - 82%:             B-               60 - 64%:        D

                                                Below 60%:   F

 

YOUR GRADE AND THE ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

A good grade in Biology 314 requires (1) regular attendance in class and (2) regular study habits.  I will take attendance daily. You must be present for the entire lecture period if you arrive late or leave early it counts as an absence.  If you have more than 4 unexcused absences your name will be sent to the Academic Services Center and you will be dropped from the class roll.  Excused absences will be given only if I receive a written note explaining why and when the absences occurred within one week of the classes missed.   Regular study habits are essential to earning a good grade. 

 

YOU SHOULD STUDY AT LEAST TWO HOURS FOR EVERY HOUR OF CLASS TIME.

EXAM POLICY

 

It is your responsibility to know the testing schedule and to take the exams during the scheduled lecture time.  Makeup exams will only be given when there are extenuating circumstances (you must provide documentation to be eligible for a makeup exam).  If you anticipate a conflict with a scheduled exam, see me as soon as possible (e.g. sporting event in which you participate).

 

 

 

 

STUDY GROUPS

 

Early in the semester the class will be divided into study groups.  I encourage you to study together as a group.  In a study group everyone benefits and you learn from each other.

 

 

 

 

FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

Extra credit

 

Write a one page, typed Letter of Introduction to me.  Include the following information about yourself: Hometown?  Freshman or sophomore? Major?  In relation to this class, tell me about your strengths and weaknesses, fears and goals.  Discuss what factors in your life might affect your performance in class and why.  What is your background in math and science?  Why are you taking Vertebrate Zoology?  Finally, tell me what I can do to help you succeed in this class.

 

 

 

GRADE SHEET

 

This grade sheet allows you to keep a record of your throughout the semester.  It is your responsibility to do so and keep all graded papers.  If there is any discrepancy between the grade you have calculated and the one that is assigned, it is your responsibility to prove what grade you have in your possession.  As the instructor I have the ability to change grades.  However, I will not change your grade without reviewing your papers (i.e. the ones that you saved).  I will also not review your grade during the semester to simply inform you as to what your grade is.  I will be happy to talk with you about any difficulties you are having and ways through which you might improve the effectiveness of your study time.

 

                       

 

Lecture           1                                  Take Home Exams   1                                                         

Quizzes         2                                              (200)                2                                                         

(100)                3                                                                     

                        4                                                                                                                     

                        5                                                                                 

                                                                                   

Lecture                                                                      

Exams                        1                                                                    

(200)                2                     

                        3                                                         

Research

Paper                                    

(100)

 

Final Exam                                                                              

(150)                                                                            Background paper                         

Final Take Home                                                                 (20) bonus    

(50)                                                                                                                                         

 

Midterm Lab Practical                               

(100)

Final Lab practical                                      

(100)

 

 

Total points earned for the semester______       Percentage                Grade _____

 

LECTURE & LAB SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2004

Lecture - 1:10 PM - Room GS 220

Lab - Thursday - 2:40 to 5:40 PM - Room GS 102

 

08/25   Into to course & Intro to Vertebrates

08/26   Lab: Introduction to Lab & Vertebrate Tissues  and Integument  -- Handout

08/27   Intro to Vertebrates/Evolution    

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08/30   Evolution

09/01   Evolution

09/02   Lab: Early Chordates (Urochordata & Cephalochordata) ------------ CA - Page 13 -24

09/03   The origin of Vertebrates ------------------------------------------------------- Quiz 1

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09/06   Labor Day Holiday -No Class

09/08   The origin of Vertebrates

09/09   Lab: Lamprey Dissection ------------------------------------------------------- Handout

09/10   Basic Vertebrate Design

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09/13   Basic Vertebrate Design & Skeletal & Muscular Systems

09/15   Skeletal & Muscular Systems

09/16   Lab: Dogfish Dissection ------------------------------------------------------- CA Page 27-44

09/17   Feeding and Digestion ---------------------------------------------------------- Quiz 2

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09/20   Feeding and Digestion

09/22   Lab: Mud Puppy Dissection -------------------------------------------------- CA Page 45-136

09/23   Respiration and Circulation systems

09/24   Lecture Exam 1 - Take-Home Exam due

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09/27   Respiration and Circulation

09/29   Excretory & Reproductive systems

09/30   Lab: Midterm Practical

10/01   Excretory & Reproductive systems

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10/04   Nervous and Endocrine systems

10/06   Nervous and Endocrine systems

10/07   Lab: Turtle Dissection ----------------------------------------------------------- Handouts

10/08   Temperature Regulation --------------------------------------------------------- Quiz 3

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10/11   Early Vertebrates

10/13   Cartilaginous Fish

10/14   Fall Break - No Lab

10/15   Fall Break - No Class

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10/18   Bony Fish

10/20   Bony fish

10/21   Lab: Pigeon Dissection  & Cat Dissection - Skeletal System -------- CA Page 209-258

10/22   Amphibians ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quiz 4

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10/25   Amphibians

10/27   Amphibians

10/28   Lab: Bird Banding (Dr. M. Brooks) & Cat Muscular System -------- CA Page 209-258

10/29   Lecture Exam 2 - Take-Home Exam due

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11/01   Reptiles

11/03   Turtles

11/04   Lab: Cat Dissection - Body Cavit., Digest, Respir. & Circul Syst - CA Page 259-323

11/05   Lizards and snakes

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11/08   Crocodiles and Dinosaurs

11/10   Birds

11/11   Lab: Cat Dissection  - Circul, Urinary & Endo Syst -------------------- CA Page 341-346

11/12   Birds --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quiz 5

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11/15   Birds

11/17   Mammals

11/18   Lab: Final Lab Practical                                         

11/19   Mammals

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11/22   Mammals

11/24   Primates

11/25   Thanksgiving Break

11/26   Thanksgiving Break

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11/29   Primates

12/01   Catch-up Lecture

12/02   Reading Day

12/03   Finals

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12/06   Final Exam BIO 314 - 1:00 to 3:00 PM

12/07   Finals

12/08   Finals

12/09   Finals

 

 

Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) at 985-5269 as soon as possible to coordinate and implement accommodations in a timely fashion. The Office of DSS is located in the Student Support Center, PC 188.