12/21/2024 5:09:04 PM	BIO 2.2 Course Outline as of Fall 2018	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  BIO 2.2	Title:  FUND BIO:EVO, GENET, ZOO
Full Title:  Fundamentals of Biology (Evolution, Genetics, and Zoology)
Last Reviewed:8/14/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	5.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	5.00	Lab Scheduled	6.00		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	105.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	9.00			Contact Total	157.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  BIO 2A

Catalog Description:

Covers scientific method, evolution, genetics, and the phylogeny of animals with emphasis on development, morphology, physiology and behavior. Field trips taken. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical, or related pre-professional programs. (Formerly BIO 1.2, BIO 2A)

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of BIO 2.1

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Covers scientific method, evolution, genetics, and the phylogeny of animals with emphasis on development, morphology, physiology and behavior. Field trips taken. Intended for students majoring in biological sciences, pre-medical, or related pre-professional programs. (Formerly BIO 1.2, BIO 2A)

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of BIO 2.1
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
Area:	C	Natural Sciences
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	B2	Life Science		Fall 1981
	B3	Laboratory Activity
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	5B	Biological Sciences		Fall 1981
	5C	Fulfills Lab Requirement
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1982	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: BIOL 150	Zoology / Animal Diversity and Evolution	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): BIO2.2

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Independently apply the scientific method, biological knowledge, and critical thinking skills to

    the investigation and evaluation of natural phenomena, and summarize results in written

    scientific format.

2.  Perform laboratory techniques, including dissection and microscopy, with a high level of

    expertise without assistance or instruction.

3.  Describe underlying mechanisms of evolution leading to adaptations and patterns in animal

    diversity.

4.  Explain the mechanisms of unique animal physiological systems (nervous, muscular,

    digestive, and excretory).

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the principles of heredity, including post-Mendelian genetics and the chromosomal

    basis of inheritance.

2. Define the basic principles of evolutionary theory and be able to apply them to diversity and

    evolution of all life forms.

3. Integrate the concepts of genetics with the processes of evolution and phylogeny.

4. Evaluate phylogenetics using cladistics as hypotheses for evolutionary relationships.

5. Describe processes of population evolution.

6. Describe the system of classification for major groups of animals and be able to classify a

    selected number of animals.

7. Describe the basic anatomical systems of animals and explain the relationship between their

    structure and their physiological and behavioral functions.

8. Explain basic physiological processes of animals such as thermoregulation, circulation, gas

    exchange, movement, nutrient processing, osmoregulation, chemical communication, and

    nervous integration.

9. Relate animal behavior to evolution and ecology.

10. Define the basic steps of the scientific method and apply these methods in experimental

    laboratory exercises, generating lab reports in scientific paper format.

Topics and Scope

I. Introduction

    A. Levels of biological organization

    B. Scientific method

    C. The use of biostatistics in analysis of data

II. Post-Mendelian Genetics

    A. Relationship of genotype and phenotype

    B. Effects of environment on genetic expression

III. Evolution

    A. Population evolution

    B. Evidence

    C. Mechanisms

    D. Biological and other species concepts

    E. Macroevolution

         1. speciation

         2. reproductive isolating mechanisms

         3. adaptive radiation

IV. Animal Diversity

    A. Phylogeny and adaptation

    B. Systematics and cladistics

    C. Protozoa and the origin of animals

V. Animal Anatomy and Physiology

    A. Animal architecture and design

    B. Membranes and their physiological roles

    C. Anatomy and physiology

         1. circulation, respiration, excretion, and digestion

         2. metabolism, thermoregulation, and energetics

         3. locomotion, protection, and support

         4. neural and endocrine systems

         5. reproduction and development of animals

VI. Animal Behavior

VII. Laboratory Exercises

    A. Animal taxonomy and cladistics

    B. Diversity and phylogeny of major animal phyla

    C. Reproduction and development

    D. Functional morphology and locomotion

    E. Field biology

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments

1. Exams (3-4)

2. Quizzes (0-10)

 

Lab-Related Assignments

1. Scientific writing: may include calculation, graphing, data analysis, and literature review (2-4)

2. Lab practical exams (3-4)

3. Quizzes (0-20)

4. Lab skill demonstrations such as dissections, microscopy, and/or insect collection (1-4)

 

Lecture- and Lab-Related Assignments

1. Weekly reading in text and other sources (40-80 pages/week)

2. Oral presentations relating to course topics (0-3)

3. Field journaling

4. Exercises in cladistics and/or genetic analysis (0-5)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 30%
Scientific writing and field journaling
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 20%
Exercises in cladistics and/or genetic analysis
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 20%
Lab skill demonstrations such as dissections, microscopy, and/or insect collection
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 50 - 80%
Lecture and lab exams and quizzes (including multiple choice, completion, objective, and essay questions)
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 15%
Oral presentation and active participation in class, including field trips

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Campbell Biology. 11th ed. Urry, Lisa and Cain, Michael and Wasserman, Steven. Pearson. 2017

Animal Diversity. 7th ed. Hickman, Cleveland and Roberts, Larry and Keen, Susan. MCG. 2015

Integrative Principles of Zoology. 16th ed. Hickman, Cleveland and Keen, Susan and Larson, Allan. MCG. 2013 (classic)

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