BIOL 0003. General Zoology
Units: 4.5
Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or higher with grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 144 (54 lecture, 90 laboratory)
Part of the BIOL 1/BIOL 2/BIOL 3 course series for life science majors. Introduction to the principles of zoology through a detailed survey of the diversity of the animal kingdom, with an emphasis on the evolution and functional anatomy of the major groups. Field trips may be required; transportation will be provided. Recommended for biology majors and students in environmental science, pre-veterinary or related programs. Non-life science majors see BIOL 33. Not recommended for students taking BIOL 140. (C-ID BIOL 150) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
BIOL 0003 - General Zoology
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or higher with grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 144 (54 lecture, 90 laboratory) Description: Part of the BIOL 1/BIOL 2/BIOL 3 course series for life science majors. Introduction to the principles of zoology through a detailed survey of the diversity of the animal kingdom, with an emphasis on the evolution and functional anatomy of the major groups. Field trips may be required; transportation will be provided. Recommended for biology majors and students in environmental science, pre-veterinary or related programs. Non-life science majors see BIOL 33. Not recommended for students taking BIOL 140. (C-ID BIOL 150) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 4.5 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory 90 By Arrangement Contact Hours 144 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate the leading hypotheses for the evolution of metazoans (multi-celled animals). Compare and contrast the developmental processes leading to basic protostome, deuterostome, coelomate, pseudocoelomate, and acoelomate animal body plans. Evaluate the evolutionary adaptations exhibited by various animal phyla. Synthesize the environmental conditions and evolutionary pressures that led to major innovation, including the evolution of terrestrial animals, the evolution of chordates, and the evolution of flight. Investigate the interactions and ecological relationships between humans and other animals. Course Content Outline Lecture Content Outline 1. Biological principles and the science of zoology (properties of life, purview of zoology, scientific method, theory of evolution, micro- and macroevolution, basic genetics and the theory of chromosomal inheritance) 2. Reproductive process (types of asexual and sexual reproduction, advantages and disadvantages of each, major structures of invertebrate and vertebrate reproductive systems) 3. Principles of development (embryonic stages from fertilization through gastrulation, characteristics of protostomes and deuterstomes, influence of hox genes during development) 4. Body plans of animals (types of symmetry, characteristics of acoelomates, pseudocoelomates, and coelomates) 5. Classification and phylogeny of animals (Linnaean system, major species concepts, field of taxonomy, role of phylogenetics, major taxa of life) 6. Protozoans (form and function, major groups, evolutionary relationship to animals, physiological adaptations for maintaining homeostasis in aquatic environments, etc.) 7. Asymmetric animals (e.g. Phylum Porifera and Phylum Placozoa): form and function, classification, reproductive methods, etc. 8. Radiate animals (e.g. Phylum Cnidaria and Phylum Ctenophora): form and function, diagnostic characteristics, major taxonomic groups, ecosystem roles, etc. 9. Bilateral acoelomate animals (e.g. Phylum Acoelomorpha, Phylum Platyhelminthes, etc.): form and function, diagnostic characteristics, major taxnomic groups, ecosystem roles including impacts on humans, evolutionary significance of bilateral symmetry, etc. 10. Bilateral pseudocoelomate animals (e.g. Phylum Nematoda, Phylum Rotifera, etc.): form and function, diagnostic characteristics, major taxonomic groups, ecosystem roles including impacts on humans, etc. 11. Bilateral coelomate animals (e.g. Phylum Mollusca, Phylum Annelida, Phylum Arthropoda, etc.): form and function, diagnostic characteristics, major taxonomic groups, ecosystem roles including impacts on humans, evolutionary significance of metamerism, etc. 12. Invertebrate deuterostomes (e.g. Phylum Echinodermata and Phylum Hemichordata): form and function, diagnostic characteristics, major taxonomic groups, ecosystem roles, etc. 13. Phylum Chordata (diagnostic characteristics, major taxonomic groups, etc.) 14. Subphylum Vertebrata: Fishes (evolution and characteristics of major groups, general form and function, evolutionary significance of jaws, physiological adaptations for maintaining homeostasis in saltwater and freshwater, etc.) 15. Subphylum Vertebrata: Amphibians (evolution and characteristics of major groups, general form and function, significance of tetrapod evolution, significant adaptations to terrestriality, physiological adaptations for maintaining homeostasis in aquatic and terrestrial environments, etc.) 16. Subphylum Vertebrata: Non-avian Reptiles (origins and adaptive radiation of early reptiles, evolution and characteristics of major modern groups, general form and function, evolutionary significance of amniotic eggs, physiological adaptations for maintaining homeostasis in terrestrial habitats, etc.) 17. Subphylum Vertebrata: Avian Reptiles (evolutionary origins, evolution and characteristics of major modern groups, general form and function, evolutionary significance of feathers and flight, migratory and social behaviors, etc.) 18. Subphylum Vertebrata: Mammals (evolutionary origins, evolution and characteristics of major modern groups, general form and function, reproductive patterns, hominid evolution, etc.) 19. Population and Community Ecology (biotic and abiotic environmental factors, population growth and regulation, population demographics, interspecific interactions, etc.) Laboratory Content Outline 1. Basic laboratory techniques (scientific method, metric system, microscopy, data collection and analysis, etc.) 2. Reproduction and development (stages of embryonic development, protostomes vs. deuterostomes, etc.) 3. Taxonomy and phylogeny (binomial classification, species concepts, monophyletic vs. paraphyletic vs. polyphyletic groupings, etc.) 4. Protozoans (general anatomical structures, major groups, etc.) 5. Phylum Porifera (comparison of canal systems, major taxonomic groups, etc.) 6. Phylum Cnidaria (comparison of polyp and medusa forms, representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, etc.) 7. Phylum Platyhelminthes (comparison of parasitic and non-parasitic forms, representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, etc.) 8. Phylum Mollusca (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, variation in shell, mantle and foot structure, etc.) 9. Phylum Annelida (comparison of parasitic and non-parasitic forms, representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, etc.) 10. Phylum Nematoda (comparison of parasitic and non-parasitic forms, representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, etc.) 11. Phylum Arthropoda (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, variation in exoskeletal morphology, appendages, and tagmatization, etc.) 12. Phylum Echinodermata (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, regular vs. irregular symmetry, etc.) 13. Phylum Chordata (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, diagnostic chordate features, comparison of juvenile vs. adult chordates, etc.) 14. Subphylum Vertebrata: Fishes (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, adaptations to aquatic environment, etc.) 15. Subphylum Vertebrata: Amphibians (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, adaptations to aquatic and terrestrial environments, etc.) 16. Subphylum Vertebrata: Non-avian Reptiles (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, adaptations to terrestrial environment, etc.) 17. Subphylum Vertebrata: Avian Reptiles (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, adaptations for flight, variation in bill and foot structure, etc.) 18. Subphylum Vertebrata: Mammals (representative examples of major taxonomic groups, general anatomical structures, correspondence of variation of foot and leg structure to variation in stride, etc.) 19. Population Ecology (influence of biotic and abiotic environmental factors on populations, population growth and regulation, population demographics, etc.) 20. Animal Behavior (techniques of animal behavior observations, etc.) Course Objectives Course Objectives Course objectives are linked to items from the Course Content Outline (in parentheses). Lecture Objectives: 1. Outline general steps of scientific discovery; distinguish between hypothesis, prediction, and theory and describe the role of experimental controls. (#1) 2. Identify the general properties of living organisms, such as reproduction (comparing and contrasting the adaptive value of asexual and sexual forms of reproduction) and evolution (distinguishing between the various mechanisms of microevolution). (#1, #2) 3. Compare and contrast the major developmental patterns of animals, such as protostomes and deuterostomes, diploblasty and triploblasty, and acoelomate, pseudocoelomate and coelomate body plans. (#3, #4) 4. Explain the Linnaean system of classification and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the common species concepts. (#5) 5. Differentiate between taxonomy and phylogenetic systematics, identifying the challenges associated with determining phylogenies. (#5) 6. Describe the key characteristics of major protozoan and animal taxa and evaluate the selective pressures that led to the evolution of those features. (#6 - #19) 7. Evaluate the selective pressures that led to major evolutionary innovations, such as multicellularity, bilateral symmetry, the presence of a coelom, metamerism, the diagnostic chordate features, the presence of jaws, flight, intellect, etc. (#6, #9, #11, #13 - #18) 8. Investigate the evolutionary adaptations exhibited by parasites and compare/contrast major parasitic taxa. (#6, #9, #10, #11) 9. Compare and contrast the development of social behavior in major taxonomic groups. (#11, #13 - #18) 10. Assess the adaptive significance of sensory systems found in organisms, such as ocelli, ampullae of Lorenzini, Jacobson's organs, echolocation, etc. (#6 - #18) 11. Describe the biotic and abiotic factors that control the growth and interactions of animal populations. (#19) 12. Research a zoological topic, using the primary literature and other valid sources. (#1) Laboratory Objectives: 1. Use basic laboratory techniques to investigate responses of animals to various environmental conditions and to dissect specimens to understand and compare/contrast their physiological and structural adaptations. (#1, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #19, #20) 2. Outline or diagram the major reproductive and developmental patterns of animals, such as the major stages of embryonic development and the basic animal body plans including acoelomate, pseudocoelomate, and coelomate structures. (#2) 3. Compare and contrast the general features of the major protozoan and animal taxonomic groups. (#4 - #18) 4. Identify specimens based on the presence or absence of diagnostic characteristics. (#4 - #18) 5. Investigate vertebrate adaptations for predation, defense, locomotion, communication, etc. (#14 - #18, #20) 6. Discuss strategies for observing animal behavior and formulate a plan for making observations. (#20) 7. Use the scientific method to collect, record, and analyze data. (#1, #19) Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter in the textbook about radiates and compare the structure of Phylum Cnidaria with Phylum Ctenophora. 2. Read a published scientific paper about a topic, such as the evolution of tetrapods, and be prepared to discuss the topic in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a 4-6 page paper about a zoological topic, such as the evolutionary history of hominids. 2. Answer an essay question on an exam about a topic covered in class, such as the progression in embryonic development from bastula to gastrula to a coelomic cavity forming inside the mesoderm. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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