COURSE
SYLLABUS
COURSE
NUMBER: BIOL 1407 COURSE
NAME: Biology II
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3,
Contact Hours 96 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4
PREREQUISITES: BIOL 1406 recommended
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A general study of the
concepts of biology relating to evolution and ecology through the study of the
kingdoms of life. For
the science major.
TEXTBOOK: Biology, The unity and
Diversity of Life, 10th edition. AUTHOR: Starr and Taggert
TEXTBOOK: Laboratory manual for
biology Majors, 2nd edition AUTHOR: Pilgrim and Pilgrim
PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE
COURSE: The purpose of the study of Biology II is to provide a transferable biology course with
a phylogenetic approach to the kingdoms of life. The goals of the course are to organize the
information and provide a conceptual framework to facilitate student
comprehension and mastery of the
performance/learning objectives.
After
studying the material presented in the texts, lecture, laboratory, and other
resources, the student should be able to complete all behavioral/learning
objectives listed below with a minimum competency of 70%.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Margaret (Betsy) Ott, Ph.D.
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 903-510-2240
OFFICE NUMBER: GBA (Genecov Basement, room A)
ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS: bott@ tjc.edu
COURSE GRADE: The lecture grade is
determined by 4 major exams.. The laboratory grade is determined
by the average
of 12 lab exercises and two lab practicals. The final exam is
comprehensive.. The course grade is determined as follows:
Lecture: 50% Laboratory: 30% Final Examination: 20%. Letter grades are assigned as follows: 90-100
= A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 59 and below = F. Minimum level of competency is 70% (C).
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, class discussion,
reading assignments, laboratory performance, including active learning and
writing assignments, computer-based assignments, including CD-ROM and web-based
tutorials.
METHODS OF EVALUATION: Written and/or
computer-delivered examinations including recognition and recall as well as
analysis and discrimination; attendance and participation in laboratory
exercises.
PERFORMANCE/LEARNING
OBJECTIVES:
After
studying the material presented in the texts, lecture, laboratory, computer tutorials,
and other resources, the student should be able to complete all
behavioral/learning objectives listed below with a minimum competency of 70%.
1.
Compare and
contrast the theory of evolution as proposed by the evolutionists, Lamarck, Wallace, and Darwin.
2.
Describe the tenets of Darwin’s theory of evolution.
3.
List and discuss five evidences supporting the theory of
evolution.
4.
Identify the major divisions in the accepted model of
taxonomic classification.
5.
Be able to identify the characteristics of a species.
6.
Be able to complete a phylogenetic tree of the major plant
divisions and animal phyla.
7.
Develop a chart that compares the evolutionary advancements
of organisms classified in the Monera, Protista, and Fungi Kingdoms.
8.
Trace the evolutionary development of plants in their
progression from an aquatic environment to a terrestrial one.
9.
Trace the evolutionary advancements in the animal kingdom,
with special emphasis on the Phylum Chordata.
10.
Compare and contrast the development, organization, and
function of the following systems in the Kingdoms Protista
and Animalia: integumentary, supportive,
muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, and
reproductive.
11. Compare and contrast nutrient procurement,
morphology, and reproduction
in the Kingdoms Monera, Fungi, and Plantae.
12. Describe the characteristics of populations
as units of structure and function.
13. List and describe ten characteristics of the
biotic community.
14. Summarize the characteristics and dominant
life forms in six major biomes.
15. Determine how the distribution and supplies
of resources affect the distribution of a species on a global scale.
16. Identify the major causes of speciation in
nature.
17. Identify and discuss major abiotic forces
that affect ecosystems.
18.
Identify and discuss five major forms of environmental
pollution and develop strategies for improvement that the average person can
perform.
19.
Identify the problems associated with over-population in
the human species.
If any student in this class has special classroom or
testing needs because of a physical, learning or emotional condition, please
contact Bill Farnum,
ATTENDANCE:
1.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE.
2.
The instructor WILL NOT WITHDRAW a student from either lecture or lab.
3.
If a student stops attending class, misses more than one unexcused
exam, does not take the final exam, or has an average of 59 or below he/she
will receive an F for the final course grade.