4/19/2024 12:28:44 AM	BIO 2.2 Course Outline as of Spring 2012	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		6 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:

Course covers the methods of science, principles of evolution, Mendelian and chromosomal 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:

Course covers the principles of methods of science, evolution, Mendelian and chromosomal 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.  

(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

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

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the principles of heredity, including Mendelian and

non-Mendelian genetics, 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. Describe and explain patterns and processes of population

evolution.

5. Memorize the system of classification for major groups of animals

and be able to classify a selected number of animals.

6. Describe the evolutionary links between major taxonomic groups

and relate these links to evolutionary history and processes.

7. Describe the basic anatomical systems of animals and distinguish

between the complementarity of these structures and their

physiological and behavioral functions.

8. Explain basic physiological processes of animals such as

thermoregulation, metabolism, circulation, gas exchange,

osmoregulation, chemical coordination 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 formal 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 for Evolution

     C. Mechanisms of evolution

     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. Diversity of protozoa

V.  Animal anatomy and physiology

     A. Animal architecture and design

     B. Membranes and their physiological roles

     C. Physiological ecology of animals

     D. Anatomy and physiology

         1. circulation, respiration, excretion, digestion

         2. metabolism, thermoregulation, and energetics

         3. locomotion, protection and support

         4. neural and endocrine control, regulation

         5. adaptations for locomation

         6. reproduction and development of animals

VI. Animal Behavior

VII. Laboratory Exercises

     A. Animal taxonomy and systematics

     B. Diversity and phylogeny of invertebrates

     C. Diversity and phylogeny of vertebrates

     D. Reproduction  and development

     E. Functional morphology and locomotion

     F. Thermoregulation, osmoregulation or acclimation

     G. Field biology

Assignments:

1.  Term paper, 2-5 pages.

2.  Weekly reading in text and other sources, 50-80 pages per week.

3.  Lab reports: may include calculation, graphing and data

analysis, 2-4 /semester.

4. Computer assisted oral presentation about evolution of an animal trait.

5.  Formal assessment: 3-4  exams including objective and essay questions, 3 -4 lab

practical examinations, 3-4 quizzes.

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%
Term paper
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 30%
Lab reports, oral presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 80%
Multiple choice, completion, essay questions
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Active participation in class, including field trips

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Biology, Campbell and Reece, 9th edition, 2010

Integrative Principles of Zoology, C.P. Hickman et al., 14th edition, 2007 (classic)

Animal Diversity, C.P. Hickman et al, 5th edition, 2009

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