ZOOL 1110 PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY: COURSE SYLLABUS Lecture Time: 9:30-10:20 AM (M-W-F): Location: Room 130 Lind Lecture (LL) Laboratory Location: 429 SL

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1 ZOOL 1110 PRINCIPLES OF ZOOLOGY: COURSE SYLLABUS Lecture Time: 9:30-10:20 AM (M-W-F): Location: Room 130 Lind Lecture (LL) Laboratory Location: 429 SL Instructor: Dr. Robert Okazaki Office Hours: Mon, Wed. Fri 8:30-9:20 AM Office: 405M Science Lab (or by appointment) Phone: Zoology Office: FAX: Faculty Web Site: Instructor: Dr. Chris Hoagstrom Office Hours: MWF 8:00-9:00 am & by appointment Office: SL 402C Phone: Faculty Web Site: SI: Kyle Spainhower Text: Raven, Johnson, Mason, Losos & Singer 2013 Customized Version of Biology 10 th Ed. McGraw-Hill Lab: Hoagstrom, Mull & Okazaki Principles of Zoology 1110 Lab Manual (Bookstore) Objectives: Understand the four major disciplines of zoology: cell biology, genetics, evolution & ecology Gain an awareness, appreciation, and interconnection of the four disciplines to everyday life Learn to apply statistical analysis during data collection Learn to read a scientific paper and how scientific ethics is ever so critical Develop critical thinking skills and avoid memorization/regurgitation Learning Outcomes: (1) Levels of Organization: All life shares an organization that is based on molecules and cells & extends to organisms and ecosystems; (2) Metabolism & Homeostasis: Living things obtain & use energy, & maintain homeostasis via organized chemical reactions known as metabolism; (3) Genetics & Evolution: Shared genetic processes & evolution by natural selection are universal features of all life; (4) Ecological interactions: All organisms, including humans, interact with their environment & other living organisms. Evaluation: Total of 640 points will be divided as follow: (1) Okazaki: Cell & Genetics Lecture (200 pts) (2) Hoagstrom: Evolution & Ecology Lecture (200 pts) (3) Laboratory (240 pts): Lab Assignments 140 pts Lab Exam 100 pts Grading: Based on the percentages of the 640 total points; e.g. 576/620 = 90% = A- A: A-: B+: B: B-: C+: C: C-: D+: D: D-: E: <60 Attendance: Exams will be based upon the lecture material and the reading assignments. Attendance will be crucial to ensure success in the course. Academic Honesty: Academic misconduct will not be tolerated during the exams and will lead to 0 points. Study groups are encouraged to help stimulate an active learning process. Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must contact Services for Student with Disabilities (SSD) in Room 181 of the Student Service Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary. Emergency:

2 If any emergencies arise due to illness of the instructors or campus situations (e.g. code purple or IT shutdown), please contact Monica Linford, the administrative specialist for Department of Zoology at or

3 FIRST HALF OF SEMESTER Exams for Dr. Okazaki will be multiple-choice in a chi-tester format. No make-up exams will be given. A student with a valid (e.g. medical) excuse will only have the scores from the tests taken to be used in the final calculation of the grade. Students missing exams without a valid excuse will be assigned 0 points. Tentative Lecture Schedule Week of Topics Chapter Readings 31 August Science of Biology Chapter 1 Nature of Molecules Chapter 2 7 September Chemical Building Blocks of Life Chapter 3 Cell Structure Chapter 4 14 September Membranes Chapter 5 21 September How Cells Divide Chapter 10 Energy & Metabolism Chapter 6 25 September Midterm 1 (Chapters 1-5) 28 September Energy & Metabolism Chapter 6 How Cells Harvest Energy Chapter 7 5 October Sexual Reproduction & Meiosis Chapter 11 Patterns of Inheritance Chapter 12 9 October Midterm 2 (Chapters 6, 7 & 10) 12 October Chromosomes, Mapping, & Meiosis- Inheritance Connection Chapter October DNA: The Genetic Material Chapter 14 Genes & How They Work Chapter October Midterm 2 (Chapters 11-15)

4 25 October through 11 December SECOND HALF OF SEMESTER LECTURE Attendance in lectures is critical & emphasized throughout. Be present every class to hear important announcements, witness presentation & discussion of course material, & receive credit for assignments & activities. Lecture: 200 points total o Syllabus statement of awareness 6 points total o 21 in-class writings 1 point each, 21 points total o 9 online homework assignments 6 points each, 54 points total o 7 weekly lecture quizzes 17 points each, 119 points total GRADING: Syllabus (6 points total): o Read entire syllabus word for word, clear up any sources of confusion with Dr. Hoagstrom, and sign statement of awareness. Due at beginning of class, Monday, 26 October In-class writings (21 writings, 1 point each, 21 points total): o The purpose of in-class writings is to engage students more deeply within lecture material and to stimulate in-class discussions. They also help inform the professor with regard to student understanding of lecture material. o During each class period you will be asked to respond to a prompt in writing. These writings will be collected at the end of the period. In-class writings will not be graded in the sense of critiquing grammar, composition, etc. One point will be awarded for writings that are on topic, coherent, and substantive. o If the writing relates to subjects you have studied during course laboratories, you should also note that relation. o No point will be awarded if a writing is off topic, too difficult to understand, or superficial. o Note - You must be present in class and hand your writing in at the end of class to receive credit. Homework assignments in McGraw-Hill Connect Smartbook (online, 9 preview-read-practice assignments, 6 points each, 54 points total) o Homework format complete online assignments in McGraw-Hill Connect on schedule to earn credit for each assignment. Assignments are completed in Smartbook and include a preview, focused reading of the textbook material, and a series of review questions that assess your knowledge. Review topics are selected to correspond as closely as possible to lecture material. o Review questions are intended to take the average student 45 minutes to complete once the preview and reading exercises are finished, but time required will vary depending on your skill level and effort expended in the preview and reading portions of the assignment. The goal of homework assignments is to familiarize you with important materials within your textbook and to prepare you for lecture materials. Important: Homework is designed to prepare you for lectures, not for quizzes. Quiz material will be based on lectures and will not be identical to homework material. Only lectures will prepare you for quizzes, but homework will improve your ability to understand lectures. Online registration: to register with McGraw-Hill Connect and access your homework assignments in Smartbook, type in the following ConnectPlus course web address and click the register now button:

5 This is a unique address for Hoagstrom Fall 2015 Section 1 Course is ZOOL 1110 with LearnSmart The first time you log in you will be asked for the access code that was included with your new textbook. 1. If you have a used textbook or prefer a paperless, online textbook, you can purchase an access code directly from Connect during registration. Important: the textbook picture shown online may differ from your custom textbook. This is ok as long as your textbook is a 10 th edition and you are signing up for the Hoagstrom Fall 2015 section 1. Homework schedule: You will have four days to finish each homework assignment. One assignment will be available at a time. Readings will be assigned in a specific sequence to coordinate with lectures as much as possible. Important: chapters are not assigned in order, so you must watch the due dates in Smartbook carefully. In addition, a schedule is provided below. In Smartbook, you can use the menu above your assignment list to order your assignments by next assignments. This will show assignments in chronological order by due date. The chronological order is also shown below: 1. Chapter 1 Oct. 23 through Oct Chapter 56 Oct. 25 through Oct Chapter 22 Oct. 29 through Nov Chapter 55 Nov. 2 through Nov Chapter 57 Nov. 6 through Nov Chapter 20 Nov. 10 through Nov Chapter 21 Nov. 14 through Nov Chapter 54 Nov. 18 through Nov Chapter 59 Nov. 22 through Nov. 25 Quizzes (online, 7 weekly quizzes, 17 points each, 119 points total): o Quiz format weekly online (Chi Tester) quizzes will be based on material previously covered in lectures. Quiz questions will include primarily matching, multiple choice, truefalse, or fill-in-the-blank formats. The focus will be on weekly lecture material, but relevant material from the textbook and from previous weeks may also apply. Correct spelling will be required. Important: Quiz material will be based on lectures and will not be identical to homework material. Homework is designed to prepare you for lectures, not for quizzes. Only lectures prepare you for quizzes. Weekly lecture power point slides will be available on the course web site: Weekly slides that correspond to weekly quizzes will be posted on Fridays after class (they will not be available prior to class). Important: Power-point slides are provided as visual aids to assist you as you study. Not all quizzable material is provided on power-point slides. All quizzable material is provided during lectures. Thus, lecture attendance is critical for quiz preparation. o Quiz schedule: Quizzes that cover weekly material will be available on Chi Tester (online) weekly from Saturday when the WSU testing centers open to the following Tuesday when the WSU testing centers closes. You must complete the quiz by the time the testing center closes on Tuesday, so do not wait until the last minute to begin your quiz!

6 In other words, you should be familiar with testing center schedules and rules for online testing ( Weekly quizzes will be open: 1. Saturday Oct. 31 through Tuesday Nov Saturday Nov. 7 through Tuesday Nov Saturday Nov. 14 through Tuesday Nov Saturday Nov. 21 through Tuesday Nov Saturday Nov. 28 through Tuesday Dec Saturday Dec. 5 through Tuesday Dec Saturday Dec. 12 through Tuesday Dec. 15 Quizzes must be taken during the open period except in the case of verifiable emergency or prior arrangement for a legitimate conflict. There are no exceptions. Quizzes will be available at Weber State University testing centers during the open period. ****** It is critical to attend all classes & laboratories ****** ****** Grades will be earned via individual student performance ****** ****** Supplemental instructor (SI) programs are highly recommended ****** ****** No favoritism will be exhibited ****** ***** There will be no extra credit ***** ***** This syllabus is subject to change, with notice *****

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