1. Zoology 2012-2013

2. Course This is Zoology. If you received an NC (completed time for time) or did not pass biology you should not be registered for this class. Check your transcript or discuss this with the curriculum counselor.

3. Syllabus Instructor: Marie Lewis Office: Eagle Room 305 E-mail: mmlewis@floydboe.net Phone: 706 236-1870 Office Hours: 7am-8am, or 3:15 to 4:00pm

4. Course Objectives Students will demonstrate an understanding of – Classification to the 6 kingdom level – Study of animals – Animal anatomy, physiology, development, histology, ecology, behavior, and evolution – Comparative anatomy and physiology-form and function – Understanding all living things are interconnected. – Humans are dependent on animal species for advances in medicine, ecosystem maintenance, and food supply. Students will develop laboratory skills including the use of compound and dissection microscopes. Students will be able to read and understand the scientific literature.

5. Texts Miller and Levine 2010 Holt, Rinehart and Winston

6. Units of Study LECTURE Nature of Life and Organisms Evolution Morphology & Physiology of organisms (structure & function of organisms)

7. Attendance Come to class!!! If absent (excused) you have 3 days to see the teacher and get your work. YOU are responsible for doing this! If you have a long term illness meet with me and we will develop a plan of action to assist you with your work.

8. Assessment Formal tests: multiple choice/short answer/vocabulary Informal tests: projects, lab reports, presentations Quizzes: may or may not be announced Final Exam: Year end exam…you will have a study guide

9. Grading Unit tests, major projects 60% Quizzes, journals, labs, HW 25% Final Exam 15%

10. Grading – If you miss an exam or work You must notify me – preferably prior to exam day or the day after you miss class – but at least within 24 hours afterward You must make arrangements to take a make-up within three (3) business days.

11. Cheating You Cheat, you’re Meat Cheating will not be tolerated-it will result in an automatic zero, phone call or meeting with the parents, and possible disciplinarian action.

12. Research Paper THE INTENTION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT is mostly for the following (in this order): To introduce you to accessing, reading, and extrapolating from scientific peer-reviewed papers. To assess your ability to assimilate and compose a scientifically-styled, grammatically correct written argument. To teach you (and your instructor) about some interesting zoological phenomenon No plagiarism-give credit to the author

13. Labs Lab assignments – Lab instructions READ IT!! READ IT!!! READ IT!!!! Answer the questions Lab Reports use rubric – Written report Introduction Methods Results Discussion Works Cited if necessary

14. Other random policies My door is open, come see me Tutoring is available You are expected to adhere to the HONOR CODE No extraneous talking in class And most importantly…

15. Other random policies NO CELL PHONES!!!!!