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Chabot College 2008 Replaced Fall 2011 Course Outline for Biology 4 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION Catalog Description: 4 ā Principles of Animal Biology and Evolution 4 units Principles of the diversity, structure and function of heterotrophic organisms-animals, protists, and fungi with emphasis on homeostasis, development, phylogeny, taxonomy, and systematics. Principles of evolution, evolutionary history, and population genetics. Intended for biological sciences majors. Prerequisite: Mathematics 55 or equivalent (completed with a grade of āCā or higher). Strongly recommended: eligibility for English 1A. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. [Typical contact hours: lecture 52.5, laboratory 52.5] Prerequisite Skills: Before entering the course the student should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. graph an equation with two variables; graph logarithmic and exponential functions; find complex roots of a quadratic equation; apply the concepts of logarithmic and exponential functions; solve systems of linear equations in three unknowns using elimination and substitution; apply the properties of and perform operations with radicals; apply the properties of and perform operations with rational exponents; solve equations and inequalities involving absolute values; solve equations involving radicals; graph linear inequalities in two variables; find the distance between two points; find the midpoint of a line segment. Expected Outcomes for Students: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. apply the principles and philosophies of science; identify levels of biological organization ranging from cells to organisms and discuss their interdependencies; describe the general structure of cells of heterotrophic protists, fungi, and animals; identify structures of heterotrophic protists, fungi, and animals; and investigate how they obtain, manipulate, and utilize materials and energy for growth, maintenance, reproduction and development; explain the principles and mechanisms of evolution and relate them to the systematics of animals, fungi, and heterotrophic protists; relate population genetics to evolution and the diversity of life; analyze interactions and changes that occur among organisms and the environment and discuss social systems and behavior. Course Content (Lecture): 1. 2. 3. 4. Principles and philosophies of science; scientific method Structure of eukaryotic cells Phylogeny and systematics Structure, function, evolutionary history, classification of heterotrophic protests Chabot College Course Outline for Biology 4, page 2 Fall 2008 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Structure, function, evolutionary history, and classification of fungi Levels of biological organization Evolutionary history and classification of animals Poriferans and cnidarians Acoelomates and pseudocoelomates Mollusks and annelids Arthropods Echinoderms and chordates Vertebrates Animal cells and tissues Structure of animals Animal nutrition Transport in animals Response and maintenance of homeostasis in animals Animal reproduction Animal development Animal behavior and social systems Evolution Natural selection Speciation Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium Course Content (Laboratory Exercises): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Microscopy and structure of eukaryotic cells Phylogeny and systematics Structure, function, evolutionary history, classification of heterotrophic protests Structure, function, evolutionary history, and classification of fungi Evolutionary history and classification of animals Noncoelomates Mollusks, annelids, and arthropods Echinoderms and chordates Animal cells and tissues Animal nutrition Transport in animals Response and maintenance of homeostasis in animals Animal reproduction Animal development Animal behavior and social systems Evolution and natural selection Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium Methods of Presentation: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lecture and discussion Observation, collection and analysis of data Laboratory studies Charts, models, slides, specimens Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: 1. Typical Assignments a. Laboratory review: Simulate the effects of differential survival on a population. Calculate the changes in gene frequencies within the population. (relate population genetics to evolution) Chabot College Course Outline for Biology 4, page 3 Fall 2008 b. Laboratory review: Observe slides, models, and specimens to compare the embryonic development of seastars, frogs, and chicks. (investigate how organisms develop) c. Collaborative laboratory exercise: Dissect a chicken wing to observe muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. (identify structures of animals) d. Lab Report: Test the effects of enzymes and pH on digestion of egg white. (investigate how organisms manipulate and use materials) e. Project: Make a collection of insects consisting of at least one specimen of ten different orders. (systematics of animals) 2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress a. Minimum of two midterm examinations b. Quizzes c. Minimum of two laboratory practicals d. Student projects and laboratory reports e. Final examination Textbook (Typical) Biology , Raven, Johnson, et al, McGraw Hill Publishers, 2008 Special Student Materials: 1. 2. 3. Coloring pencils Lab coat or apron Dissecting kit dih Revised: 10/15/08 Bio1Boutline07.doc