BIOLOGY 1020
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II
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DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Biological Science I with emphasis on the Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae including tissues, morphology, and evolutionary relationships. Unifying and comparative features will be stressed. Attention will be given to ecology and environmental issues. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. Credit in this course will not apply toward a major or minor in biology, nor will it satisfy any part of the science requirements for pre-professional health science majors. (For additional information, refer to the remarks concerning course offerings at the beginning of the Biology section in the college catalog.) INSTRUCTORs:
Adjunct
TEXTBOOK/REQUIRED MATERIALS: Biology, 9th Edition, Sylvia S. Mader; Laboratory Manual For the Biological Sciences, VSCC Biology Faculty (exercises to be printed each week by the student); Photo Atlas for Biology, Perry and Morton. Dissecting kits will be needed for BIOL 1020. GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL: Biological Science I and II are designed to fulfill the eight hour natural science general education requirement by providing scientific information and instruction in the thought processes involved in the scientific method of inquiry. GENERAL OUTCOME STATEMENT: Upon successful completion of this course the student will have demonstrated mastery of an acceptable level of biological principles and fundamental concepts, mastery of factual scientific information, the ability to gather and interpret scientific information through laboratory work, and a utility in the processes of scientific inquiry. OTHER GOALS: The course will seek continued development in communication skills, problem solving skills, and critical skills for values assessment. BIOL 1020 OUTCOME STATEMENTS: Upon completion of BIOL 1020 the student will have demonstrated the ability to: I. List and describe the principle types of animal tissue with respect to their structure, function, and location. . Tell how animals may be distinguished from other life forms. . List, briefly describe, and give the functions of the organ systems found in most animals. II. Describe the various body coverings found in animals and tell how they function. III. Compare and contrast the types of animal skeletal systems. . Given the human skeleton, identify the major bones as directed by your instructor. . Compare and contrast the various muscle systems of the animal kingdom. IV. Name the parts of the vertebrate digestive system and describe in general terms the processing of food in the vertebrate body.
V. Briefly describe the importance of the circulatory system to animals.
. List the parts of the "typical" circulatory system and explain their functions.
. Describe the mammalian heart and explain how it differs both structurally and functionally from that of the fish, amphibians and reptiles.
. Distinguish between systolic and diastolic blood pressure and discuss the effects.
. Describe the major features of the human immune system.
VI. Tell why some sort of excretory system is a necessary part of any multicellular organism.
. List the parts of the human urinary system and indicate a general knowledge of how these parts function together.
. Discuss the structure and function of the human reproductive systems, both male and female.
. Indicate a general knowledge of the menstrual cycle of the human female.
. Describe common contraceptive techniques and tell how they work.
VII. Describe the development of a new individual from conception through birth.
VIII. Compare the various strategies for gas exchange which have evolved in the nimal kingdom.
. Describe the structure and function of the human respiratory system.
. Discuss the physiological and pathological effects of cigarette smoking.
. Summmarize the mechanisms by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood. IX. Name and describe the structure and function of the major sense organs in the human body. . Compare and contrast the various types of nervous systems which have evolved in the animal kingdom. . Name the major parts of the vertebrate nervous system and tell how each part functions. . Give the purpose of a synapse and explain how it works. . Describe the functional integration of the nervous and endocrine systems. . Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands. . Name the major endocrine glands, give their secretory product and tell how they affect the vertebrate body. X. State the chief characteristics of the plant kingdom. . Identify the chief characteristics, evolutionary relationships, and economic importance of the major plant phyla (divisions). . List the phylum (division) name for each of the major plant groups and name representatives of each. . Describe the anatomy of representative plants of each of the major plant taxa. . Discuss life cycles for representatives of the major plant groups, noting the relative prominence of the gametophyte and sporophyte stages. XI. Compare and contrast the structure, function, and location of meristematic tissue, epidermal or surface tissues, storage tissues, and vascular tissue. . Describe primary and secondary growth in woody plants. XII. Explain the general life cycle for seed plants. XIII. Describe internal structures of monocots, and herbaceous and woody dicots. . Compare the general life cycle of seed plants to the specific details of (1) the life cycle of a pine and (2) the life cycle of a typical flowering plant. . Describe structures and functions of roots, stems and leaves. . Identify and describe basic flower parts. IX. List the most important soil nutrients for plant growth and explain how each is absorbed by plant roots. . Explain the importance of atmospheric carbon dioxide to plants and describe its mode of entry into plant leaves. . Discuss how water is absorbed into the roots and transported through xylem tissue to the leaves. . Briefly discuss food manufacture and its translocation to roots for storage.
X. Discuss the effects of hormones on plant growth and tropisms. . Define photoperiodism; neutral-day, long-day, and short-day plants. . Describe the major events of seed germination. . Explain the importance of seed dormancy to the survival of certain plant species. XI. Define ecology and explain why no organism (man included) is independent of other organisms. . Define and give examples of each of the following ecological terms: species, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere, primary and secondary succession, climax community, symbiosis, adaptations, food chains and webs, seed dispersal, habitat, and niche. . Briefly discuss the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. . Briefly discuss serious ecological problems which we have created and now face: overpopulation, acid rain, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion in upper atmosphere, and garbage disposal. ASSESSMENT: Outcomes of the primary goals of this course will be determined by the degree to which specific course outcomes have been mastered. In addition, the course will be assessed through faculty evaluation. CONCERNING BIOLOGY 1020: Mastery of the BIOLOGY 1010 outcomes provides the basis for continued study in biological science. It is the student's responsibility to review as necessary the material contained therein. As with any course, failure to achieve facility in the outcomes of the prerequisite course will severely impede if not prevent success in the subsequent course. Problem solving skills and critical skills for value development cannot be directly assessed. To a limited extent, these skills may be evidenced by the ability to assimilate information for logical conclusion and also for external application. Communication skills will be fostered in both giving and receiving information. Each examination will contain a subjective component wherein specific content is anticipated but skill in written communication will vary thus affecting the assessed level of achievement. Information receiving skills will be exercised through note taking and refinement. Outcome statements will be assessed through a series of quizzes, lecture examinations, and practical laboratory examinations. The weekly quizzes will indicate if small units of material have been mastered providing frequent diagnosis and evaluation of student progress. Quizzes focus on scientific terminology and brief identification of concepts. Lecture examinations are non-cumulative and cover larger units of related topics. Examinations in addition to objective components will request definition and/or discussion of terms and/or concepts. Practical laboratory examinations will assess the student's ability to identify and recall observed examples, scientific methods and equipment, and phenomena. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: A. GRADING: There will be several examinations as determined by your instructor and a non-comprehensive final examination each of equal value. In general, each examination will cover material discussed in lecture and the assigned material in the textbook beginning where the previous exam material stopped. The final examination will be given during the scheduled final examination period as published. (School policy mandates that final examinations NOT be given early or late.) Subjective factors may affect your grade in borderline situations. A series of announced weekly quizzes may be given as determined by your instructor. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped and the average of the quiz grades will count as an additional lecture examination.
The grade for this course will be determined as follows: 70% - Lecture examinations, final examination, and quiz average 30% - Laboratory grade as determined by your lab instructor EXAMPLE: 84 lecture average x 0.70 = 58.8 76 laboratory average x 0.30 = 22.8 Final Average = 81.6~ 82 = B The grades, grading scale, and symbols for this course are as follows: A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = Below 60 I = Incomplete - to be given at the discretion of the instructor when, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, the student has been unable to complete a minor portion of the coursework. The student must contact the instructor prior to the assignment of final grades and make arrangements to complete the coursework. The work must be completed three weeks prior to the end of the next semester or the grade will automatically become an F. N = Audit - no credit W = Withdrawn from course (Consult the college catalog as to the specific date that ends the withdrawal period.) NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR DOES HAVE THE RIGHT TO ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAW A STUDENT FROM CLASS RESULTING IN THE SYMBOL OF W, BUT THIS IS NOT AUTOMATIC. STUDENTS WISHING TO WITHDRAW MUST DO SO THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS. B. ATTENDANCE: You will not be graded on the basis of your lecture class attendance, however leniency should not be expected in borderline situations where attendance has been poor. Roll will be called, and your attendance will be recorded. Regarding attendance, two things should be noted: 1) Students who fail to attend class on a regular basis seriously impair their ability to succeed in any course. 2) The Volunteer State Community College Catalog provides that instructors have the option of requesting that the Dean of Academic Affairs withdraw a student from the course in which he is demonstrating poor attendance. Your input in the classroom situation is of value to the instructor, yourself, and the other students. C. ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATIONS OR QUIZZES: Examinations and quizzes will be given only at the times scheduled by the instructor (unless a student is specifically excused by the appropriate Dean). Absence from one of the weekly quizzes will result in a grade of zero with no opportunity to make up the missed quiz. This will be the dropped lowest quiz grade. If a second quiz is missed a grade of zero will be recorded which will not be dropped or replaced. Absence from a lecture examination will result in a grade of zero which will not be dropped or replaced unless the student requests a make‑up examination prior to the last week of the semester. The make‑up exam will be given at a time determined by the instructor and may be given with your final examination. Failure to take the final examination as scheduled will result in a grade of F for the course. NOTE: Official absences from the college (absences excused by the appropriate Dean) are not subject to these policies and will be handled individually. Under these circumstances (official absences) arrangements MUST be made in advance. D. INCLEMENT WEATHER/HOLIDAY POLICY: If Vol State is officially open, any Biology class or laboratory section will meet as scheduled, all assignments will be due, and any scheduled quizzes or exams will be given. Any missed work will be subject to the make-up policy as outlined in this course syllabus. If Vol State is officially closed, all lecture assignments will be due and any quizzes or exams will be given at the next regular class meeting. Laboratory sections missed due to the closing of the school will be skipped. You will not be held responsible for the missed laboratory. Any laboratory quiz or exam will be given during the next regularly scheduled laboratory. Skip the laboratory exercise missed and be prepared for the next laboratory in sequence unless directed otherwise by your instructor. E. MISCELLANEOUS: No smoking, eating, drinking, or children in class. Prohibited items include any electronic or other noise- or light-emitting device that can distract or disturb its owners or others, such as beepers, cell phones, palm pilots, laptop computers, games, and the like. Cellular telephones are not to be used during class for any purpose, including making or receiving calls, photographs, or text messages, or playing games. Students cannot wear headphones or ear buds in class. The instructor may exclude any student from the class in which a disturbance occurs. The student is responsible for any missed material and class assignments made during his/her absence. The student is encouraged to refer to the Volunteer State Community College Catalog and the Volunteer State Community College Student Handbook which contain information pertinent to this course. A Note For Those Few Who Need It: Unnecessary disturbances of class (lab or lecture) will result in a deduction of points from your final grade at the discretion of your instructor. In addition, the biology faculty expects from each student unwavering integrity and honesty. "Borrowing" information from another source will result in a zero for that quiz or examination; a repeated incident will result in a grade of F for the course. According to the college catalog, conduct of an unacceptable nature (i.e., cheating) may be reason for dismissal from the college.
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F. TOPICAL OUTLINE AND TEXTBOOK READING ASSIGNMENTS FOR BIOLOGY 1020. LECTURE SEQUENCE TEXTBOOK REFERENCE Animal Tissues: Integumentary System and Sense Organs: Motor Systems: Skeletal Systems: Muscular Systems: Digestive Systems: Circulatory Systems: Lymphatic System: Blood: Urogenital Systems: Excretory Systems: Reproductive Systems: Embryology: Respiratory Systems: Integration & Coordination: Nervous Systems: Endocrine Systems: Kingdom Plantae: Mosses: Ferns: Fern Allies: Plant Tissues: General Life Cycle of Seed Plants: Gymnosperms: Life Cycle of Pines: Angiosperms: Whole Plant Structure: Root Structure: Stem Structure: Leaf Structure: Flower Structure: Angiosperm Life Cycle: Seed Structure: Germination: Plant Functions & Hormones: Ecology (several topics)
BIOLOGY 1020 LABORATORY DESCRIPTION: The laboratory component of this course provides for practical hands-on involvement in science and scientific inquiry. Lecture topics are exemplified in the laboratory program to promote understanding and reinforce lecture material. The laboratories are designed to chronologically follow the presentation of the lecture material as closely as is feasible. Exercises will be performed by individuals or small groups of students. The instructor will provide an explanation of the work to be performed and be present during the laboratory period to guide and assist students. The laboratory exercises are contained in a laboratory manual authored by the VSCC Biology Department Faculty. Some laboratory programs will be supplemented by video or filmstrip programs, film-loops, slide presentations, and/or field experiences. The students will receive instruction and supervision in the use of scientific tools appropriate to introductory biology. The scientific method of problem solving will receive particular emphasis and practice in the laboratory. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: All policies and procedures not described below are contained in the lecture section and will apply to the laboratory. GRADING: The laboratory grade, as determined by the laboratory instructor, will count 30% of the course grade. It will be derived from four sources* of equal weight: 1. Quiz Average - Quizzes covering material from the previous week's lab will be given at the discretion of the instructor. (The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.) 2. Laboratory Examination I - This is a practical examination and will test material covered in labs 1, 2, 3, and 4. 3. Laboratory Examination II - This practical examination will test material covered in labs 6 and 7. 4. Laboratory Examination III - This practical examination will test material covered in labs 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. NOTE: A student must have an average of 50 or above in order to receive any credit from the laboratory component. Example: 84 lecture average x 0.70 = 58.8 76 laboratory average x 0.30 = 22.8 Final Average = 81.6~ 82 = B ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATIONS OR QUIZZES: Absence from a laboratory has two consequences. The instructor will record a zero for any missed quiz, and the student will not benefit from assistance in mastering the material presented in the lab. There will be no make-up session provided for the laboratory. Laboratory examinations will be given only at the time scheduled by the laboratory instructor and may not be made up. NOTE: Official absences from the college (absences excused by the appropriate Dean) are not subject to these policies and will be handled individually. Under these circumstances (official absences) arrangements MUST be made in advance. * During shorter terms, the grade may be determined from the quiz average and fewer laboratory examinations as explained by your instructor.
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