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EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL SEMESTER 2015

Organismal Biology (BIOL 201-01)

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 am (MS 202)

Lab: T 1:30-4:30 pm (MS 202)

Instructor: Dr. George C. Argyros Office: MS 208

E-mail: gargyros@ehc.edu

Office hours: Mon 1:00-3:00 pm

Tue 11:00 am-12:00 am; 4:30-6:00 pm (by appointment)

Wed 4:30-6:00 pm (by appointment, except 3rd Wed/month for Faculty meeting)

Thu 11:00-12:00 pm

Fri 1:00-2:30 pm (by appointment). *Also by special appointment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examines the evolution of structural and functional diversity of organisms; the integrative biology of unicellular &

multicellular organisms; and ecological relationships at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. This

course provides an introduction to the diversity of life through the systematic survey of organisms. Fundamental

characteristics of taxa are discussed in detail beginning with bacteria progressing through vertebrates. Major

evolutionary trends leading to the complex design, form and function of major phyla will be covered employing an

integrative approach. Specific elements of structure, function, and natural history (ecology & evolution) will be

examined. Prereq. Minimum grade of “C” in BIOL 117

TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS

• Hickman et al. 2010. Integrated Principles of Zoology, 15th edition. McGraw Hill Publishing.

• The Habitable Planet- A systems approach to Environmental Science-Free online access:

(http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/index.html)

• Conservation Biology for All (Free online PDF)

http://www.conbio.org/images/content_publications/ConservationBiologyforAll_reducedsize.pdf

• Free Online General Biology Text for review: http://apps.cmsfq.edu.ec/biologyexploringlife/text/

• Animal Diversity Web-(http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/) Useful for both lecture and the lab.

• Misc. Links to videos, websites etc. as indicated by topic. These items will be on the Moodle Site for the class.

• For the lab, downloads and website links for the various groups covered each week are on Moodle.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• The Emory & Henry (Kelly) Library, where students can find numerous books in the biological fields with

variable levels of difficulty. The librarians are a great resource to help you find material.

• Free tutoring is available for students by appointment in the Powell Resource Center (276-944-6144; Wiley

Hall 220. They are also a great place for general help and advice about juggling college life.

• There are numerous sites on the World Wide Web with information on biology. Use caution since most sites,

with the exception of academic publishers, are not peer reviewed for accuracy of information.

• We will also have a student instructor, Payton Shirey, to help out with lecture. She will attend classes and hold

weekly review sessions. I HIGHLY suggest going to these sessions. She will also be a good bridge to meeting

with me during office hours. As soon as her hours are determined, I will post them on Moodle and Payton will

send out an email.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the completion of this course students should have/be able to:

• Gain an appreciation for life in all of its diversity.

• Understand how organisms are scientifically characterized, identified, classified, and how they ecologically

interact.

• Discover how select organisms are linked to humans and how they influence/are influenced by our species (e.g.,

Human induced threats to global biodiversity and the impact on our own species).

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EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL SEMESTER 2015

Organismal Biology (BIOL 201-01)

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 am (MS 202)

Lab: T 1:30-4:30 pm (MS 202)

Instructor: Dr. George C. Argyros Office: MS 208 E-mail: gargyros@ehc.edu Office hours: Mon 1:00-3:00 pm Tue 11:00 am-12:00 am; 4:30-6:00 pm (by appointment) Wed 4:30-6:00 pm (by appointment, except 3 rd^ Wed/month for Faculty meeting) Thu 11:00-12:00 pm Fri 1:00-2:30 pm (by appointment). *Also by special appointment. COURSE DESCRIPTION Examines the evolution of structural and functional diversity of organisms; the integrative biology of unicellular & multicellular organisms; and ecological relationships at the population, community, and ecosystem levels. This course provides an introduction to the diversity of life through the systematic survey of organisms. Fundamental characteristics of taxa are discussed in detail beginning with bacteria progressing through vertebrates. Major evolutionary trends leading to the complex design, form and function of major phyla will be covered employing an integrative approach. Specific elements of structure, function, and natural history (ecology & evolution) will be examined. Prereq. Minimum grade of “C” in BIOL 117 TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS

Hickman et al. 2010. Integrated Principles of Zoology, 15th^ edition. McGraw Hill Publishing.
The Habitable Planet- A systems approach to Environmental Science-Free online access: (http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/index.html)
Conservation Biology for All (Free online PDF) http://www.conbio.org/images/content_publications/ConservationBiologyforAll_reducedsize.pdf
Free Online General Biology Text for review: http://apps.cmsfq.edu.ec/biologyexploringlife/text/
Animal Diversity Web-(http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/) Useful for both lecture and the lab.
Misc. Links to videos, websites etc. as indicated by topic. These items will be on the Moodle Site for the class.
For the lab, downloads and website links for the various groups covered each week are on Moodle. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Emory & Henry (Kelly) Library , where students can find numerous books in the biological fields with variable levels of difficulty. The librarians are a great resource to help you find material.
Free tutoring is available for students by appointment in the Powell Resource Center (276- 944 - 6144; Wiley Hall 220. They are also a great place for general help and advice about juggling college life.
There are numerous sites on the World Wide Web with information on biology. Use caution since most sites, with the exception of academic publishers, are not peer reviewed for accuracy of information.
We will also have a student instructor, Payton Shirey, to help out with lecture. She will attend classes and hold weekly review sessions. I HIGHLY suggest going to these sessions. She will also be a good bridge to meeting with me during office hours. As soon as her hours are determined, I will post them on Moodle and Payton will send out an email. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES At the completion of this course students should have/be able to:
Gain an appreciation for life in all of its diversity.
Understand how organisms are scientifically characterized, identified, classified, and how they ecologically interact.
Discover how select organisms are linked to humans and how they influence/are influenced by our species (e.g., Human induced threats to global biodiversity and the impact on our own species).

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES

Method of instruction will follow standard lecture presentations with accompanying discussion about various topics, both historical and current, as they apply to the subject matter. Videos will be employed as necessary to illustrate key subjects (both in/outside of class). The laboratory provides hands-on experience in biological identification and systematic characterization of representative taxa of the major phyla. We will likely spend some time during the lab collecting/observing specimens outdoors (main campus and/or the Bartlett/Crow Field Station) or in the greenhouse. Appropriate clothing will be necessary at times based on weather, etc. When we will conduct these types of activities we will go over what you will need in the days prior. ATTENDANCE

Attendance is mandatory and will be taken at the beginning of each class. You are responsible for any announcements made and material presented in lectures, whether or not it is in the textbook, and whether or not you are in the class. If you come late, make sure I mark you present. Inappropriate behavior (texting, youtube, facebook etc.) during class will result in an “absence.” It is very difficult to miss class and still do well since self-study may not replace listening to your professor (e.g., not all examples used in class are in the texts). If you are required to miss class/lab due to a mandatory event, such as Varsity Sports “Games”, you need to coordinate this at least one week ahead of the event so we can try to reschedule for you what you will need to miss (e.g., make up the lab with another section etc.). Practices for varsity sports do not fall into the acceptable missed class/lab policy. Varsity Athletes need to provide me with a schedule of games and YOU will need to crosscheck the syllabus to see when there may be a conflict with class/lab. You will also need to REMIND me the week prior to the event so we can plan ahead.
Unexcused absences of more than 3 lecture classes, or 1 lab will result in a 5% reduction in the final grade for the course, for each subsequent event. Excessive absences beyond the above, may result in referral to the Emory & Henry College Committee on Academic Standards and dismissal from the course with a grade of W, WP, WF, or F. GRADING POLICY Lecture exams, quizzes etc. will constitute 70% of the course grade; lab will make up 30%. The final grade for this course will be based upon the following: Course Grade Quizzes (2 at 5% ea) 10 % Lab Component: Exam 1 10% Midterm Practical 10 % Exam 2 10% Final Practical 10 % Final Exam (cumulative) 20% Lab Notebook 10 % Research Paper 20% 30 % Laboratory 30 % 100% _A grading curve (i.e., scale) will not be employed. No individual extra credit/work to raise grades._* GRADE CALCULATION GRADING CHART Add all of your scores that you earn from above (weighted) and use the grading chart to determine your grade. When you add the above assigned points for each evaluation method you will come up with X out of 100 pts (i.e., 77/100 = 77% = C+). 94 and above A 90 - 93 A- 87 - 89 B+ 83 - 86 B 80 - 82 B- 77 - 79 C+ 73 - 76 C 70 - 72 C- 67 - 69 D+ 63 - 66 D 60 - 62 D- Below 60 F

In proportion to the seriousness of the action, censure and penalty may extend from a failing grade for the work in question to dismissal from the College. The initial responsibility for resolving the issue lies with the faculty member and student. Should there be a need, the Major/Program Coordinator or Academic Dean should be contacted. If the issue is not resolved at those levels or is unusually serious, the matter is referred to the Office of Academic Affairs.

I expect students to be mature and responsible. Any student suspected of committing academic misconduct (i.e., cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, or facilitation) will be subject to the above policies. REMEMBER ♦Tardiness: Better late than never. However, if you come late, please come in quietly! ♦Please turn off/set to silent your cell phones before entering the classroom. Ringing phones/pagers in class are distracting & rude. ♦Exams will start at the beginning of the class. You come late at your own expense; no extra time will be given. ♦Electronic dictionaries, palm-pilots, cell phones etc. are not allowed during exams. Their presence = cheating! If a calculator is required, you will be instructed to bring one. ♦No individual extra work will be given to increase your grade. No exceptions. A FINAL NOTE ON SUCCESS

Most students will need 2-3 hours of home study for each hour of lecture to succeed in learning and retaining.
Please read sections in the text to be covered before we cover them in lecture. Remember, read them like you are reading the newspaper.
Within several hours after the lecture review your lecture notes and answer chapter questions. Once we cover the material in lecture, go back to the book & re-read the specific topics covered & fill in any blanks.
Exams will test both your understanding and your memory. Memorization alone will not be enough to pass this course; you need to be able to apply what you’ve learned.
Utilize office hours with your professor! Don’t be afraid, we want to help you understand things better. If the course has an SI (Student Instructor) attend the weekly review sessions. But also come see me!
The Powell Resource Center is there to help! Take advantage of everything you can to help you succeed! Course Overview (Subject to change) Lecture Topics Key to Readings in Texts

For each grouping/phylum-Look at text “A” for basic background info. Z= Hickman et al. You can also use this to help with the laboratory. H= Habitable Planet
Do not read the texts expecting to understand everything. Read for general F= Gen Bio Text (Free) information and we will fill in the blanks in class. C= Cons. Bio for All A= Animal Diversity Web Week of: Readings: 8/26 Lec: Introduction, Taxonomy, Systematics, Phylogenies Z1,6, 8/31 Lec: Speciation, Zoogeography, Threats to Biodiversity Z6,10; H 9/7 Lec: Prokaryota/Protista Z 9/14 Lec: Protista (cont.)/Fungi/Plantae www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fungi/fungi.html

9/21 Lec: Plantae www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/plants/plantae.html F 19 9/28 Lec: Porifera/ Quiz #1 (Mon 9/28) Z12 A, F 23 10/5 Lec: Exam 1 (10/6 in lab) Cnideria Z13/14, A, F 23 10 / 12 Lec: Cnideria (cont)/Platyhelminthes/ ) Z13/14, A, F 23 10/19 Lec: Platyhelminthes/Roundworms/Nematoda Z14/15, A, F 23 Term Paper Draft Due (Mon 10/19) 10/26 Lec: Nemotoda/Rotifera Z15/18, A, F 23 11 / 2 Lec: Mollusca/Annelida Z16/17, A, F 23 11/9 Lec: Annelida (cont.)/Arthropoda 1/ Quiz #2 (Wed 11/11) Z17/19-21, A, F 23 11 / 16 Lec: Exam 2 (11/17 in lab) Arthropoda 2/Echinodermata Z19-21/22, A, F 24 11/23 Lec: Hemichordata/Chordata/Vertebrata Z22/23-28 (parts), A, F25/ 26 11/30 Lec: Ecology of Emerging Infectious Diseases 12/7 Lec: Topic TBD / Term Paper due 12/9 (last class meeting) Laboratory Topics: Tue: 9/1 Lab: Systematics/Dichotomous Keys Downloads for Lab 1 9/8 Lab: Tissues/Microscopy Downloads for Lab 2 9/15 Lab: Plant/Animal-like Protists Downloads for Lab 3 9/22 Lab: Plants (anatomy)/Greenhouse (diversity) Downloads for Lab 4 9/29 Lab: Porifera/Cnideria Downloads for Lab 5 10/6 Lab: (Lec Exam #1)/ Platyhelminthes 10/13 Lab: Review time for Practical Exam 1 10/20 Lab: Practical Exam 1/ Nematoda Downloads for Lab 6 10/27 Lab: Mollusca/Annelida Downloads for Lab 7/ 11/3 Lab: Arthropoda Downloads for Lab 9 11/10 Lab: Echinodermata/Vertebrates Downloads for Lab 10, 11 11/17 Lab: (Lec Exam #2)/ Vertebrates (cont.) Downloads for Lab 11 11/24 Lab: No Lab 12/1 Lab: Review for Practical Exam 2 12/8 Lab: Lab Final Exam/Notebooks Due Lecture Exams/Quizzes/Papers: Quiz #1: Mon 9/2 8 Exam #1: (in lab) Tue 10/ Term Paper (Draft) Due: Mon 10/ Quiz #2: Wed 11 / Exam #2: (in lab) Tue 11 /1 7 Term Paper: Due at Final Class meeting (12/9) Final Exam (cumulative): Tue 12/15 (1:00-4:00 pm MS 202) Laboratory Exams: Practical Exam #1 Tue 10/ Practical Final Exam Tue 12/ Lab Notebooks Due Tue 12/8 (at Lab Final)

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COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL SEMESTER 2015

Organismal Biology (BIOL 201-01)

Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 am (MS 202)

Lab: T 1:30-4:30 pm (MS 202)

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES