ANIMAL BIOLOGY Dr. Chris Hoagstrom Office SL 403, Phone 626-7486 E-mail ChristopherHoagstrom@weber.edu; Web site http://faculty.weber.edu/choagstrom/ Office Hours MW 8:30 to 10:00 AM, TR 1:30 to 3:00 PM & by appointment CLASS INFORMATION: 1. Lecture: 3 hours, held 1 time per week at the WSU Davis Campus room 322, W 5:30 8:20 PM TEXT: 1. S. A. Miller and J. P. Harley. 2010. Zoology, eighth edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York. OBJECTIVE: Introduction to science, animal ecology, and animal evolution GRADING: Syllabus (6 POINTS): 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, Wednesday, 11 January. Take-home quiz question (6 POINTS) o 1 question in syllabus; Due at beginning of class, Wednesday, 11 January. Quiz format and schedule (13 quizzes, drop lowest quiz score, 288 POINTS TOTAL): o Format short-answer questions based on in-class writings, lecture material, & textbook readings: Quizzes 1 to 13 every Wednesday, from 11 January through 11 April (except during Spring Break, 14 March) 5 questions, answer 4, 6 points / question (24 points). o Quiz material quizzes will include questions based on previous lectures and questions based on reading required for each class (reading for the present class period). See reading assignments in semester schedule (below) and be sure to know answers to selected questions and definitions of selected terms listed in the semester schedule. Participation (6 points per class period, 84 POINTS TOTAL): your participation score will include the following criteria: Attend class and be present on time and throughout the entire class period until dismissed (3 POINTS); Students who join the class late or leave early will not receive full credit for participation that day; Students who are disruptive (talking in class, cell phones ringing, text messaging, etc.) will not receive full credit for participation may be asked to leave; In-class writings are coherent and demonstrate an effort to understand course material and legitimately answer in-class questions (3 POINTS). Final exam (48 POINTS) o Format short-answer questions based on in-class writings, lecture material, & textbook readings: 10 questions, answer 8, 6 points / question (48 points). Final exam time, Wednesday, 18 April, 5:00 to 6:50 pm. THE FINAL GRADE OF EVERY STUDENT WILL BE BASED ON 432 TOTAL POINTS USING THE GRADING SCALE: GRADE E D- D D+ C- C C+ B- B B+ A- A % < 60 60-63 63-67 67-70 70-73 73-77 77-80 80-83 83-87 87-90 90-93 93 POINTS < 359 260-272 273-289 290-302 303-315 316-332 333-345 346-358 359-375 376-388 389-401 401 1
***** There is no extra credit. ***** Class schedule Week Topic Textbook Reading Review (R) & Analysis (A) Questions Terms Date & Time 1 Science, atoms, & H 2O Ch. 1 & 2 4 Jan., 5:30 2 Ecosystems & cells Ch. 2 & 6 Ch. 2 R1, R3, A1, A2, A4, A5; Ch. 6 A4 Eukaryote, nucleus, organelle, prokaryote, biogeochemical cycles, biomass, ecosystems, food web, trophic levels 11 Jan., 3 Cell division, multicellularity & Ch. 2, 3, 6 Ch. 6 A4 Cell cycle, mitosis, biodiversity, coevolution, commensalism, ecological niche 18 Jan., 4 Protozoan & multicellular Ch. 8 & 9 Ch. 8 A1, A2; Ch. 9 A2 Ciliate, dinoflagellate, protozoan 25 Jan., 5 6 Poriferan, cnidarian, & ctenophoran Bilateral, triploblastic acoelomates & Ch. 7 & 9 Ch. 9 R4, A1, A4 Radial symmetry, choanocytes, cnidocytes, epidermis, gastrodermis, gastrovascular cavity, hydrostatic skeleton Ch. 7 & 10 Ch. 10 R1, A4 Bilateral symmetry, coelom 1 Feb., 5:30 8 Feb., 5:30 7 Molluscs & their Ch. 11 Ch. 11 A1, A2 Head-foot, hydraulic skeleton 15 Feb., 8 Annelids & their Ch. 12 Metamerism, tagmatization 22 Feb., 9 Pseudocoelomates & Ch. 13 Ch. 13 A1 Cuticle, pseudocoel 29 Feb., 10 Arthropods & Ch. 14 & 15 Ch. 14 A1, A2, A3; Ch. 15 A1, A3 Exoskeleton, hemocoel, ametabolous metamorphosis, hemimetabolous metamorphosis, holometabolous metamorphosis 7 Mar., 5:30 11 Spring Break No Class 14 Mar. 12 Echinoderms & Ch. 16 Ch. 16 R2, A1, A3, A4, A5 Ambulacral groove, dermal branchiae, hemal system, pedicellariae, pentaradial symmetry, water-vascular system 21 Mar., 13 Chordates & Ch. 17 22 Ch. 17 A4, A5; Ch. 18 A3; Ch. 19 A1; Ch. 20 A4; Ch. 21 A2 Endostyle, notochord, pharyngeal slits, postanal tail, tubular nerve cord, amniotic egg, tetrapods 28 Mar., 14 Principles of evolution I Ch. 4 Ch. 4 R4, R5, A1 Adaptation, homologous, natural selection, phylogeny 4 Apr., 5:30 15 Principles of evolution II Ch. 3 Ch. 3 A2 Alleles, genetics, genotype, meiosis, mitosis, phenotype 11 Apr., 16 Final exam Review 18 Apr., 5:00 to 6:50 2
STUDENT CONDUCT: act in accordance with the WSU student code: http://documents.weber.edu/ppm/6-22.htm and in accordance with Student-Faculty Expectations in the Department of Zoology (below, added detail in italics): Attendance In signing up for a zoology class you make an agreement with the instructor; who agrees to be present and prepared at scheduled class times as do you. You are expected to be in class every day, not to be tardy, and not to leave early. Attendance may be taken. Absences are excused for academic cause (university related activities and other reasons approved by the instructor). If you must leave early, inform the instructor before class and sit where you can exit easily without disturbing others. If, for any reason, you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain and learn the material you missed. Hands-on work and labs are mandatory and students absent from such activities may not be able to make them up due to the time and materials required for preparation. There are several reasons to be on time: 1. It is professional; 2. It is courteous (coming in late disrupts the instructor and classmates); 3. It indicates your seriousness as a student (in the future, you may want to be seriously considered for a research opportunity with a professor, a position as a lab instructor, a good letter of recommendation, etc.); 4. Course information, announcements, and lecture material are provided at the beginning of class. If you are tardy, you miss this information, which puts you at a disadvantage vis a vi tests and assignments. * Opportunities to make-up missed tests are only available in cases of unavoidable, higher-priority conflict (arrangements made in advance) or verifiable emergency * * If you are tardy or miss a lecture or lab you are responsible for finding out what was missed * Coursework You are expected to spend 2-3 hours per credit hour every week outside of class studying for each course. If you are involved in other activities that prevent you from devoting the necessary time to study, you need to make choices and adjust your schedule if necessary. Students and faculty are expected to make full use of the assigned text and course materials, scheduled lecture time, and scheduled laboratory time. That is, in addition to lecture periods and lab periods, you should spend 6 to 9 hours studying lecture material per week for Animal Biology (ZOOL 1010). Assignments or exams are due or given on the day and time specified. Exceptions (for academic cause) must be cleared with the instructor well before the due date. Penalties for late assignments will be made according to instructor policy. Instructors will announce deadlines well in advance, give clear instructions, and return papers quickly with constructive criticisms. It is unfair to give a student who is tardy or late the same grade as one who shows up on time and hands in their assignment on time. Academic Honesty Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. If you are caught cheating, you will be subject to academic discipline, including the imposition of university sanctions. A description of cheating and possible sanctions may be found in the Student Code. Copies are available from the vice president for student affairs and WSUSA. Plagiarism includes direct copying of others work, purchasing papers or assignments on the web or elsewhere, or using the ideas, pictures or other intellectual property of others without attribution. In addition, the same term paper cannot be used in more than one course. Penalties for plagiarism include being required to repeat the same assignment, grade penalties, or other sanctions. Grading The department does not participate in grade inflation. In accordance with university policy an "A" grade is given only for excellent work, a "B" for good work, a "C" for standard work, a "D" is given for substandard work and is a passing grade, and an "E" is failing. Questions and concerns regarding grades received should be addressed to the instructor at an appropriate time and in an appropriate manner. Properly timed and courteous request are much better received than disruptive or discourteous ones. * Students should visit with the instructor during the semester with regard to performance (the end of the semester is too late) * 3
Classroom Ethics and Professionalism You are expected to exhibit proper classroom behavior as outlined in the Student Code. In short, you are expected to demonstrate respect for whoever is speaking by listening and not causing a disturbance by making excessive noise (including the use of pagers or phones) or by packing up before the class ends. Assignments are to be done in a professional manner, stapled, and should include appropriate grammar and spelling and use of required citation format. In lab, your work area should be cleaned and all materials returned to their appropriate location. * Use of any electronic device is prohibited, disruptive students may be asked to leave * Traits of Excellent Students Excellent students take responsibility for their learning. They ask questions when they do not understand material, come to class prepared, express curiosity in the subject, are enthusiastic about the discovery process, and are interested in obtaining the skills necessary for future self-directed inquiry. If you wish to learn only what you "need to know" to pass the course, you should not expect excellent performance. Electronic Communication Dear Students, During the past few years, I have observed a few correspondence problems that may occur when students email their professors. I want to bring these to your attention with the goal of promoting clearer and more cordial communication. As most of you know, you must use your mail.weber.edu account when corresponding with faculty at Weber State University. This is required to protect your privacy as well as to ensure that we are communicating with a particular individual. Please make sure that your account is operating or you could miss important messages and assignments. You should refer to the course title or number when sending a message. Faculty often receive emails that state "I am in your Zoology class..". Each of us teaches several courses and unless we know you individually, it may not be evident which one you are taking. When you send an email, it is important to begin it with a greeting such as "Dear Dr. Zeveloff", "Hi Dr. Zeveloff", "Dr. Zeveloff", or "Dear Professor Zeveloff". I realize that much communication has become informal, and that such greetings are often dropped or replaced with "Hey" etc. Yet it is appropriate to start your correspondence as indicated. Some professors are less formal and are fine with your addressing them by their first names. This should not be the default assumption; it is more polite to use "Dr." or "Professor" unless informed otherwise. Similarly, you should sign off correspondence with your name. There should be a title on your email which reflects the topic of its message. If there is nothing in the topic line, your professor may be uncertain about the issue or its urgency. Please also use spell check and look over your sentences. Occasionally, messages are not as clear as they might be. In my courses, students should send emails directly to szeveloff@weber.edu, not through Blackboard messaging etc. Thank you for your attention to these suggestions. I want to keep our lines of communication open and clear. I hope that each of you will communicate with me often: by email, phone, and in person so that I can help you understand all of the material and ultimately succeed in the course. Very best wishes for a rewarding semester, Dr. Sam Zeveloff, Chair, Department of Zoology STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: contact WSU Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD): internet http://departments.weber.edu/ssd/ or email ssd@weber.edu 4
Name Take-home quiz question (6 points): Define the three basic parts of a eukaryotic cell and list three animals that are eukaryotes. Are plants eukaryotes? Why or why not? Statement of syllabus acceptance (6 points): I have read this entire syllabus and understand the basic format of classes, assignments, and assessments. In particular, I am aware of the activities that will compose my grade, the dates and times assignments are due, and the basic requirements for each assignment and activity. Any questions I have had regarding the above have been discussed with and satisfactorily answered by Dr. Hoagstrom. Legibly written name: Signature: Date: 5