BIOLOGY 1120

GENERAL BIOLOGY II (4)

 

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A continuation of BIOL 1110 with emphasis on the Animal and Plant Kingdoms in terms of tissue structure, comparative morphology and physiology, life patterns, and taxonomy. Consideration will also be given to the evolutionary and ecological interrelationships between these and all life forms. Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of BIOL1110 with a grade of C or better. 

 

The Biology 1110 and 1120 sequence is designed to give you a general scientific education and a foundation for continued study in biology. This is the right course for biology/science majors, pre-medical professional majors, and natural resources management.

 

INSTRUCTOR:      Nancy G. Morris --  Associate Professor of Biology and Chair, Department of Science

Office:                   J-101B -- Office hours posted and by appointment.

Phone:                  Office/Voicemail: 615- 230-3272

                             Math and Science Division Office: 615-230-3261

Email:                   nancy.morris@volstate.edu

 

REQUIRED TEXTS:

                              Biology, 7^th Ed., by Campbell, Reece, Mitchell

                              Biology 1120 Laboratory Exercises, by Nancy G. Morris posted on webpage

                              A Photographic Atlas for the Biology Laboratory, 5^th Ed., by Van de Graff & Crawley 

 

GENERAL             The general education goal of this course is to provide scientific information and

EDUCATION         instruction in the thought processes involved in the scientific method of inquiry.

GOAL:                      

 

GENERAL             By successfully completing this course, you will demonstrate (1) acceptable mastery of

EDUCATION         concepts, designated scientific facts & principles, (2) an understanding of the scientific

OUTCOMES:        method of inquiry, and (3) practice in the application of the scientific method. Successful

                             completion indicates a foundation of knowledge and experience suitable for further

                             coursework in biological fields.

 

OTHER                 This course will provide opportunities in (1) problem solving, (2) critical skills necessary for

GOALS:                assessing and evaluating values, and (3) practicing effective communication skills in both

                             receiving and giving information.

 

OUTCOME             

STATEMENTS:     Upon completion of this course the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

 

1. List the major characteristics of members of the Animal Kingdom.

 

2. List and explain the levels of animal classification between the taxa kingdom and phylum with regard to: levels of organization, types of body symmetry, and types of body cavities.

 

3. Explain the phylum name, habitat, body symmetry, levels of organization, type of body cavity, evolutionary significance, general body plan, representative classes, examples of each by genus, and specific terms pertinent to the following animal phyla:

        

         PORIFERA - sponges

         examples: Grantia, Leucosolenia

         terms: spicule, amoebocyte, porocyte, mesenchyme, choanocyte, amphiblastula, ascon, sycon, leucon     

 

         CNIDARIA - coelenterates

         classes:    Hydrozoa (hydrozoans)

                         Scyphozoa (jellyfishes)

                         Anthozoa (sea anemones and coral animals)

         examples: Hydra, Obelia, Aurelia

         terms: cnidoblast, gastrovascular cavity, polyp, medusa, planula, manubrium, velum

 

         PLATYHELMINTHES - flat worms

         classes:    Tubellaria (free-living flatworms)

                         Trematoda (flukes)

                         Cestoda (tapeworms)

         examples: Fasciola, Clonorchis, Schistosoma, Taenia

         terms: cephalization, anterior, posterior, ventral, dorsal, cuticle, monoecious, dioecious, pseudometamerism,

         proglottid, gravid, scolex, strobilus

                          

         NEMATODA - round worms

         examples:  Ascaris, Necator, Wucheria, Trichinella, Loa, Guinea     

         terms: elephantiasis, trichinosis

 

         ROTIFERA - rotifers

         term:   species cell constancy

 

         MOLLUSCA - mollusks

         examples:  Urosalprix, Helix, Loligo

         classes:     Polyplacophora

                          Gastropoda

                          Bivalvia        

              Cephalopoda

        terms:  mantle, radula, foot, incurrent siphon, excurrent siphon,  

 

         ONYCHOPHORA - walking worm

          example:   Peripatus

 

 

         ANNELIDA - segmented worms

         classes:     Oligochaeta (oligochaetes)

                          Polychaeta  (polychaetes)

                          Hirudinea (leeches)

         examples:  Lumbricus, Nereis, Hirudo

         terms: metamerism, trochophore larvum, seta, parapodia, hirudin

 

         ARTHROPODA - arthropods (jointed foot)

         classes:  Merostomata (horse shoe crab)

                       Arachnida (spiders, ticks, mites)

                       Diplopoda (millipedes)

                       Chilopoda (centipedes)

                       Insecta (insects)

                       Crustacea (crustaceans)

terms:  exoskeleton, chitin, molting, ommatidium, mosaic vision, entomology, trilobite

 

         ECHINODERMATA - echinoderms (spiny skin)

         classes:  Asteroidea (sea stars)

                       Ophiuroidea (brittle stars)

                       Echinoidea (sea urchins and sand dollars)

                       Crinoidea (sea lilies)

                       Holothuroidea (sea cucumbers)

terms:  secondary radiality, water vascular system, deutrostome, protostome, madreporite, ampulla,

bipinnaria, bivium, trivium

  

 

           CHORDATA - chordates

           subphyla:  Urochordata (tail chord) - tunicates

                           Cephalochordata (head chord) - lancelets

                           Vertebrata (vertebrates)

           classes:  Agnatha - jawless fishes

                         Chondrichthyes - cartilaginous fishes

                         Osteichthyes - bony fish

                         Amphibia - (both lives) amphibians

                         Reptilia - reptiles

                         Aves - birds

                         Mammalia - mammals

terms:    notochord, gill slits, tunicate, marsupial, monotreme, placental, Archaeopteryx

                          

4. List characteristics of each phylum that distinguishes it from other animal phyla.
5. Describe the anatomy and generalized life cycle of the tapeworm.

6. Describe unique features of rotifers that distinguish them from other pseudocoelomates.
7. Explain how the septate fluid-filled coelom is used by annelids for burrowing.
8. Describe advantages and disadvantages of an exoskeleton.
9. Distinguish between hemocoel and coelom.
10. Provide evidence of an evolutionary link between annelids and arthropods.
11. List characteristics shared by deuterostome phyla that distinguish them from protostomes.
12. Describe the structures and functions of the water vascular system of echinodermata including madreporite, stone canal, ring canal, radial canal, tube feet, ampulla, ampulacral groove.
13.  Describe the four unique characteristics of chordates.
14.  Distinguish between the three subphyla of chordates and give an example of each.
15. Describe the specialized characteristics of vertebrates and explain how each is beneficial to survival.
16. Provide an evolutionary plan for the vertebrate classes, provide majors characteristics of each class, and give examples of class members.
17. Distinguish between monotreme, marsupial, and placenta mammals.
18. Appraise the significance of the three most prominent misconceptions about human evolution.
19. Explain how human have influenced the extinction rates of other organisms.

 

   á    TEST 1: Biological Diversity: Animal Kingdom (Chapters 29 - 30)

 

1. Define tissue and explain where it falls in the hierarchy of structural organization.
2. Define animal histology. From micrographs or diagrams, correctly identify the following animal tissues, explain how their structure relates to function and give examples of each. (epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous, reproductive).
3. Describe several body shapes that maximize external surface area in contact with the environment.
4. Describe the location and function of interstitial fluid.
5. Define homeostasis. Provide working examples.
6. Distinguish between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
7. Define between positive and negative feedback.
8. Define digestion and describe its importance.
9. Explain the role of hydrolysis in digestion.
10. Distinguish between intracellular digestion and extracellular digestion.
11. Explain why intracellular digestion must be sequestered in a food vacuole and give examples of organisms that digest their food in vacuoles.
12. Define gastrovascular cavity and explain why extracellular digestive cavities are advantageous.
13. Using Hydra as an example, explain how a gastrovascular cavity functions in both digestion and distribution of nutrients.
14. Describe the distinct advantage of a complete digestive tract over gastrovascular cavity and list major animal phyla with alimentary canals.
15. Define peristalsis and describe its role in the digestive tract.
16. Describe the role of salivary amylase in digestion.
17. Describe the function of the esophagus and explain how peristalsis in the esophagus is controlled.
18. Describe the roles of the cardiac and pyloric sphincters.
19. List the secretory cells found in the stomach and explain the function of stomach acid.
20. Describe the function of pepsin.
21. Explain why the stomach does not normally digest itself.
22. Describe the cause of ulcers and explain why they are frequently found in the duodenum.
23. Explain the function of bile; describe where it is produced and stored; and describe its composition.
24. Explain how chyme is moved through the small intestine.
25. Describe the enzymatic digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids including the reactants and products for each enzymatic reaction and whether they occur in the oral cavity, stomach, lumen of the small intestine, or brush border of the small intestine.
26. Explain whether the lumen of the digestive tract is technically inside or outside the body.
27. Explain where most nutrient absorption occurs; explain why the many folds of villi and microvilli are important.
28. Explain why the lumen is technically outside the body.
29. Describe how specific nutrients are absorbed across the intestinal epithelium and the capillary wall and indicate whether transport is with or against the concentration gradient.
30. Explain what happens to glycerol and fatty acids after they are absorbed into the intestinal epithelium and describe the fate of chylomicrons and lipoproteins.
31. Explain the function of the hepatic portal vein.
32. Explain where in the digestive tract most reabsorption of water occurs; describe the feces and explain what the main source of vitamin K for humans.
33. Explain why animals need a nutritionally adequate diet.
34. Describe the effects of undernourishment or starvation.
35. Describe some risks of obesity.
36. Distinguish between malnourished and undernourished.
37. List the four classes of essential nutrients and describe what happens if they are deficient in the diet.
38. List major phyla with gastrovascular cavities and explain why they do not need a circulatory system.
39. Distinguish between open and closed circulatory systems.
40. Describe the circulation of hemolymph.
41. Describe the circulation of blood in an earthworm and explain how it exchanges material with interstitial fluid.
42. List the components of a vertebrate cardiovascular system.
43. Distinguish between vein, artery, arteriole, and venule; explain how differences in their structure relate to their function.
44. Compare and contrast the circulatory schemes of birds, amphibians and mammals.
45. Distinguish between pulmonary and systemic circuits and explain the function of each.
46. Explain the advantage of the double circulatory system over a single circuit.
47. Trace a drop of blood through the human heart listing the structure it passes through enroute.
48. Define heart murmur and its causes.
49. Describe some of the unique features of cardiac muscle, which allows it to contract in a coordinated manor.
50. Define pacemaker and describe the locations of two patches of nodal tissue in the human heart.
51. Describe how capillary structures differ from other vessel and explain how the structure relates to its function.
52. Explain how blood returns to the heart even though it must travel from the lower extremities against gravity.
53. Describe the composition of lymph and explain how the lymphatic system helps the normal functioning of the circulatory system.
54. Explain how the lymphatic system helps defend the body against infection.
55. Explain why vertebrate blood is described as connective tissue.
56. List the components of blood and describe functions of each.
57. Describe the general requirements for a respiratory surface and list the variety of respiratory organs adapted for this purpose.
58. Describe countercurrent exchange and explain why it is more efficient than concurrent flow of water and blood. Give examples where countercurrent exchange is employed.
59. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of air as a respiratory medium and explain how insect tracheal systems are adapted for efficient gas exchange in a terrestrial environment.
60. For the human respiratory system, describe the movement of air through air passageways to the alveolus, listing the structures it must pass through on the journey.
61. Define negative pressure breathing and explain how respiratory movements in humans ventilate the lungs.
62. Explain how breathing is controlled.
63. List three barriers oxygen must cross from the alveolus into the capillaries and explain the advantage of having millions of alveoli in the lungs.
64. Distinguish between hemocyanin, myoglobin, and hemoglobin.
65. Describe the structure of hemoglobin, explain the result of cooperative binding and state how many molecules a saturated molecule can carry.
66. Describe how carbon dioxide is picked up at the tissues and deposited in the lungs, describe the role of carbonic anhydrase and state the form most of the carbon dioxide is in as it is transported.
67. Explain how the physical barrier of skin is reinforced by chemical defenses.
68. Define phagocytosis and list two types of phagocytic cells derived from WBC’s.
69. Describe the inflammatory response including how it is triggered and how the spread of infection to surrounding tissues is prevented.
70. Explain how the immune response differs from nonspecific defenses.
71. Distinguish between active and passive immunity.
72. Characterize antigen molecules and explain how antibodies are produced.
73. For ABO blood groups, list all possible combinations for donor and recipient in blood transfusion; indicate which combinations would cause an immune response in the recipient, and state which blood type is the universal donor.
74. Explain how the immune response to Rh factor differs from the response to A and B antigens.
75. Describe the potential problem of Rh compatibility between a mother and her unborn fetus and explain what precautionary measures may be taken.
76. Explain why, other than identical twins, it is virtually impossible for people to have identical MHC markers.
77. Explain transplant rejection and why immunodeficient individuals are more susceptible to cancer than normal individuals.
78. Recall the infectious agent that causes AIDS and explain how it weakens the immune system.
79. Discuss the problems that marine, freshwater and terrestrial organisms face in maintaining homeostasis and explain how osmoregulatory adaptations serve as solutions to these problems.
80. Describe the function and structure of the protonephridium, metanephridium, nephridium, and Malpighian tubules of insects.
81. Using a diagram, identify and give the function of each structure in the mammalian excretory system.
82. Diagram, identify and give a function of each part of the nephron.
83. Describe the relationship [among the processes of filtration, secretion, and reabsorption in the formation of urine.
84. Explain how the loop of Henle enhances water conservation by the kidney; describe hormonal regulation.
85. Explain the correlation between the type of nitrogenous waste produced (ammonia, urea, uric acid) by an organism and its habitat.
86. Define endothermy and discuss four general categories of physiological and behavioral adjustments used by land mammals to maintain relatively constant body temperatures.

 

      á  TEST 2: Animals Form and Function (Chapters 36 - 40)

 

1. Compare and contrast the two major systems of internal communication: the nervous system and the endocrine system.
2. Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands.
3. Describe the relationships among endocrine system components: hormones, endocrine glands, target cells and target cell receptors.
4. Explain how pheromone function differs from hormone function.
5. Compare a contrast the two general modes of hormone action.
6. Distinguish between á and ß cells in the pancreas and explain how their antagonistic hormones (insulin and glucagon) regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
7. Describe both the short term and the long-term endocrine responses to stress.
8. Explain how the endocrine and nervous system are structurally, functionally, and chemically related.
9. Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction.
10. List and describe four forms of asexual reproduction.
11. Explain how asexual reproduction may be advantageous for a population of organisms living in a stable, favorable environment.
12. Explain the advantage of sexual reproduction.
13. Describe three mechanisms that increase the probability of successful fertilization that are found in organisms that use external fertilization.
14. Using a diagram, identify and give the function of each component of the reproductive system the human male.
15. Using a diagram, identify and give the function of each component of the reproductive system the human female.
16. Explain how the menstrual cycle and ovarian cycle are synchronized in female mammals.
17. Describe spermatogenesis.
18. Describe oogenesis.
19. Describe the hormonal control of a pregnancy in a human female.
20. List the two functions of fertilization.
21. Describe the acrosomal reaction and explain how it ensures the gametes are co-specific.
22. Describe the changes that occur in an activated egg and explain the importance of cytoplasmic materials to egg activation.
23. Describe the process of gastrulation and explain its importance.
24. List the adult structures derived from each of the primary tissue layers.
25. Explain how interactions among the three primary layers influence organogenesis.
26. Explain the relationship between cytoplasmic cues and cell determination.
27. Compare the two coordinating systems in animals.
28. List the three major functions of the nervous system.
29. List and describe the three major parts of a neuron and explain the functions of each.
30. Explain how neurons can be classified by function.
31. Describe the function and location of each type of supporting cell.
32. Describe the characteristics of an action potential, and explain the role membrane [permeability changes and ion gates play in the generation of an action potential.
33. Describe two ways to increase the effectiveness of nerve transmission.
34. Describe the synaptic transmission across an electrical synapse and a chemical synapse.
35. Describe the role of cholinesterase and explain what would happen if acetylcholine were not destroyed.
36. List some other possible neurotransmitters.
37. Explain how a neuron integrates incoming information, including a description of summation.
38. List two classes of neuropeptides and explain the overlap between endocrine and nervous control.
39. Describe two mechanisms by which a neurotransmitter affects the postsynaptic cell.
40. Outline the divisions of the vertebrate nervous system.
41. Distinguish between sensory (afferent) nerves and motor (efferent) nerves.
42. Define reflex and describe the pathway of a simple spinal reflex.
43. Distinguish between the function of the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system.
44. List the major components of the central nervous system.
45. Distinguish between white and gray matter.
46. From a diagram, identify and describe the functions of the major structures of the human brain: medulla oblongata, pons, cerebrum, thalamus, hypothalamus. Cortex, corpus collosum.
47. Differentiate between sensation and perception.
48. Using a cross-sectional diagram of the human skin, identify various receptors present and explain the importance of having near-surface and deep-layer receptors for such stimuli as pressure.
49. Give at least three functions of the skeleton.
50. Describe how a hydrostatic skeleton functions and explain why they are not found in large, terrestrial organisms.
51. Explain how the structure of the arthropod exoskeleton provides both strength and flexibility.
52. Explain the adaptive advantage of having different types of joints in different locations in the vertebrate skeleton.
53. Explain how the skeleton combines with an antagonistic muscle arrangement to provide a mechanism for movement.
54. Using a diagram, identify the basic components of skeletal muscle.
55. Explain how muscles contract according to the sliding filament model of contraction.
56. Distinguish among skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.

 

    á   TEST 3: (Chapters 41-45)

 

1. List the general characteristics of the Plant Kingdom.
2. Explain in general terms and diagram the Alternation of Generations Life Cycle.
3. Define histology.
4. List the major plant tissues.
5. Describe the characteristics of meristematic tissue.
6. Differentiate between apical and lateral meristems.
7. Define cork cambium and vascular cambium.
8. Describe the characteristics of epidermal tissue.
9. Explain the characteristics which differentiate the epidermis of roots, stems, and leaves.
10. Define: stoma, guard cell, trichome, herbaceous, woody, root hairs, pericycle, epidermis, cuticle, chloroenchyma (spongy and pallisade), and vein.
11. Describe the characteristics of fundamental tissues.
12. List the structures, locations, and functions of the following: Parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, fibers, sclerids, vascular, xylem, tracheids and vessels, phloem, sieve tubes, companion cells.
13. List the general characteristics of the Division Bryophyta.
14. Describe and diagram the life cycle of Marchantia (liverwort).
15. Describe completely, with labeled diagrams the life cycle of a moss.
16. List the general characteristics of tracheophytes. Explain the grouping “primitive" tracheophytes.
17. Describe the divisions of primitive tracheophytes: psilophyta, lycophyta, sphenophyta, pterophyta.
18. Identify the following: Selaginella, Lycopodium, Equisetum, Psilotum, Resurrection plant, horsetail, scouring rush.
19. Describe completely, with labeled diagrams, the life cycle of a fern.
20. Compare and contrast the life cycles of the moss and fern.
21. List the general characteristics of "seed plants" (Spermatophyta).
22. Name and describe the four divisions of gymnosperms.
23. Differentiate between gymnosperms and angiosperms.
24. Describe using labeled diagrams the life cycle of the pine – a typical gymnosperm.
25. Describe using labeled diagrams the life cycle of a flowering plant – a typical angiosperm.
26. List general characteristics of the division Anthophyta.
27. List differences between monocots and dicots. Identify examples.
28. Label the parts of a herbaceous whole plant and give the functions of

each part (leaf blade, leaf axial, lateral bud, node, internode, etc.).

29. Explain stem structure in angiosperms including: apical meristems,

internal structure, atactostele, dictyostele and secondary growth in a woody dicot.

30. Explain root structure in angiosperms including: apical meristem, internal structure, and actinostele.
31. Explain leaf structure in angiosperms including leaf types, venation, margins and parts of a typical cross section      (i.e., Ligustrum).
32. Define the following plant types: hydrophyte, mesophyte, and xerophyte.

32. List and give examples for stem, leaf, and root modifications.
33. Explain the following developmental (evolutionary) trends in vascular plant:

a)  root development

b)  leaf development - microphyllous vs. megaphyllous

c)   reproductive patterns - homospory vs. herterospory

d)   progressive reduction in gametophyte size

34. Explain the factors necessary for germination.
35. Define plant hormone.

34. Explain the action of the following plant hormones: auxins, gibberellins, phytokinins, abscisic acid, florigen, and photochrome.
35. Define tropism. Differentiate between phototrophism (positive and  negative) and geotrophism (positive and negative).
36. Define and give examples of nastic responses: thigmonastic, etc.
37. Explain the following plant functions: root pressure, transportation, guttation, and translocation.
38. Define ecology. (From Ecology Lab 1)
39. Discuss the relationship between species, populations, communities, ecosystems, biome, ecological succession, climax community, producer, consumer, decomposer, biotic, abiotic, biomass, food chain, and symbiosis.
40. List the major biomes of North America. Include the flora, fauna, and physical factors that identify each biome.

                                                                                                                            

á     TEST 4: THE PLANT KINGDOM (Chapters 31-35)

 

ASSESSMENT: You will be assessed by cumulative evaluation of specific course outcomes. The course will be assessed by you and your peers through the faculty evaluation.

 

Problem solving and critical skills for value formation and evaluation can only be assessed to a limited extent, as these are life skills requiring future assessment. However, through examinations requiring you to synthesize accumulated data and draw conclusions, problem-solving practice is provided and can be assessed to a limited extent. Although communication skills are not assessed directly, poor skills in receiving written and oral information and poor skills in expressing information, thoughts, and ideas in writing will result in a lowered assessment of achievement in this course.

 

Assessment will include major lecture examinations and practical laboratory examinations. The major lecture examinations assess your ability to assimilate large amounts of material and demonstrate application of the information. They will center on identification of terms, ideas, and concepts through definition, multiple choice and specific word identification. Discussion / essay questions will assess your ability to synthesize information, draw logical conclusions, and compare and analyze  information.

 

The laboratory experience is assessed through three practical laboratory examinations that require identification of observed examples, scientific apparatus and phenomena and demonstration of your understanding of illustrated principles. A laboratory notebook is also required. Laboratory reports will be turned in weekly and their average will count as a fourth laboratory practical.   

 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1. GRADING: There will be four major lecture examinations during the semester. In general, each exam will cover the material discussed in lecture and the assigned material in the textbook beginning where the previous exam material stopped. A comprehensive final examination will be given during the scheduled final examination period and will count as 40% of your last exam grade (Exam 4). If you miss one examination the grade on the comprehensive section of the last exam will be used as the make-up grade. Final Examinations will NOT be given early or late.

 

        Like BIOL 1110, there will be three practical laboratory examinations and a required laboratory        

        notebook. Each of these four laboratory components will be counted equally in calculating the    

        laboratory grade.

  

Grades for this course will be determined as follows:

 

        65% - Lecture examinations plus a comprehensive final examination.

        30% - Laboratory grade.

          5% - SCIENCE EXPO project and participation:  Thursday, April 3, 2008  2:30 - 6:30pm

 

The letter grades to be assigned in this course and their corresponding numerical values are as follows:

 

A = 90 to 100 final average on all work

B = 80 to 90 final average on all work

C = 70 to 80 final average on all work

D = 60 to 70 final average on all work

F = Below 60 final average on all work

I = Incomplete - to be given at the discretion of the instructor when a student, for unavoidable reasons acceptable

to the instructor, has been unable to complete a small portion of the coursework within the normally allotted time. To

receive this grade instead of F, the student must contact the instructor prior to the assignment of final grades and     

make arrangements, if possible, to complete the coursework. If the coursework is not completed by one week before

the first day of final examinations for the next semester, the Office of Admissions and Records will change this grade

to F. (See college catalog for policies.)

W = Withdrawn from course (See college catalog for the last date during the semester on which

this grade can be assigned.)

 

    NOTE: THE INSTRUCTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAW A STUDENT FROM CLASS

    RESULTING IN A GRADE 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 receive a specific grade for attendance though you will sign an attendance sheet each day. Poor attendance seriously impairs your ability to succeed and often imposes a burden on other students. As indicated in the college catalog, the instructor has the right to request that the Vice President of Academic Affairs withdraw any student demonstrating poor attendance. When attendance is poor, leniency should not be expected in borderline situations. Your input in the classroom is of value to the instructor, yourself, and other students. Poor attendance deprives all involved.

  

C. ABSENCE FROM EXAMINATIONS OR QUIZZES: Examinations will be given only at the times assigned by the instructor unless a student is specifically excused by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Absence from a major examination will result in a grade of zero for that exam. If a major examination is missed, you should submit a written request to the instructor stating the reasons for missing the examination and requesting a make-up grade. If the instructor deems it appropriate, the grade achieved on the comprehensive portion of the final examination may be substituted for one and only one missed major examination. Absence from the final examination will automatically result in a grade of F. NOTE THAT OFFICIAL ABSENCES FROM THE COLLEGE (ABSENCES EXCUSED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS) ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THESE POLICIES AND WILL BE HANDLED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

 

D. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: If VSCC is officially open, any Biology class or laboratory section will meet as scheduled, all assignments will be due, and any scheduled tests, quizzes, or exams will be given. If VSCC is open on a "snow schedule", class and/or lab will meet at the specified abbreviated time. If VSCC is officially closed, all lecture assignments will be due and any tests, quizzes, or exams will be given at the next regular class meeting. Lab sections missed due to the closing of the school will be either made up or deleted on an individual lab section basis as determined by your instructor.

 

E. MISCELLANEOUS: No eating, drinking, or children allowed in class or laboratory. The use of tobacco products is prohibited in class or laboratory. 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, text messaging, or playing games. Students may not 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.

You are encouraged to consult the Volunteer State Community College Student Handbook and the Volunteer State Community College Catalog, as both of these publications contain information pertinent to this course.

 

F. SPECIAL 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 the instructor. Do not interrupt class by being late or visiting with your neighbor in class – this may cause other students to miss important information. You will not necessarily be notified that points have been deducted. Serious disturbances and/or infractions of school regulations will be referred to the Dean for Student Services. In addition, work on tests, quizzes, and assignments must be your own. "Borrowing" information will result in a zero for that quiz, test, or assignment and an automatic F for the course if there is a repeated incident.

 

G. AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT:  ADA Statement:  In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals are encouraged to disclose their disability with the Office of Disability Services to receive assistance with accommodations.  It is the individual's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability.  The College does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to individuals who have not identified themselves as having qualifying disability.  The Office of Disability Services is located in the Wood campus Center.  (615-230-3472)

 

VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.  NO PERSON SHALL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PARTICIPATION IN, BE DENIED THE BENEFIT OF, OR BE SUBJECTED TO DISCRIMINATION UNDER ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY OF THE COLLEGE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR HANDICAP.

 

H.  Topical Outline & Laboratory - Lecture Correlation:

 

    1120 LECTURE                           1120 LABORATORY 

    Survey of the Animal Kingdom                                     

    Porifera à Chordata                         (1)   Porifera, Cnidaria, & Platyhelminthes

                                                          (2)  Nematodes, Annelida, & Arthropoda   

                

     LECTURE EXAM I     (Chapters 32 - 34)    

 

    Animal Tissues       

    Animal Nutrition                              (3)  Mollusca, Echinodermata, Lower

    Circulation & Gas Exchange                                 Chordates, Amphibians                                     

    The Body’s Defenses                      (4)   Ecology

    Controlling the InternalEnvironment   (5)  LABORATORY PRACTICAL I           

 

    LECTURE EXAM 2     (Chapters 40 – 44)

 

    Chemical Signals in Animals            (6)  Animal Tissues – Histology     

    Animal Reproduction                       (7)  Amphibians, Mammals          

    Animal Development                        (8)  Mammals                          

    Nervous Systems

    Sensory & Motor Mechanisms          (9) LABORATORY PRACTICAL II  

                                                     

    LECTURE EXAM 3     (Chapters 45 – 49)

 

    Plant Tissues, Structure                   (10)  Mosses, Liverworts, Ferns,

    & Form                                                         Primitive Tracheophytes                       

    Transport in Plants                           (11)  Gymnosperms & Angiosperms

         - leaf tissues and types               

    Plant Nutrition                                  (12)  Angiosperms - stems and roots

    Plant Structure & Growth                  (13)  Flowers, Fruits, Seed Germination;

                         Tree Identification                       

    Ecology - Selected Topics                (14) LABORATORY PRACTICAL III  

 

    LECTURE EXAM 4     (Chapters 35 – 39)

 

FINAL EXAMINATION - The last exam will include a multiple-choice comprehensive section. Heavier emphasis will be placed on the material covered since the last examination, but material from all previous examinations will be included on the comprehensive section.