BIOL& 213: Majors Animals

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Class Program

Biology

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091492

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

Covers the structure and function of animals. Evolution and ecology of animals introduced in the beginning, then integrated throughout in a survey of the major animal systems. Animal anatomy, physiology, ecology and evolution emphasized. Recommended for science majors, especially biology and pre-professional majors. Includes laboratory.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

BIOL& 211 with grade of "C" (2.0) or better

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate discipline specific skills and competencies:
gain appreciation for the scientific method and scientific thinking through interaction with a scientist/teacher.
gain experience and skill in the proper use of selected laboratory techniques and equipment, including dissection skill, and use of the compound and dissecting light microscopes.
reinforce and extend the cellular/molecular principles of BIOL 121, Biology of Cells, to the organismal and population level of animals.
develop a sound understanding of invertebrate and vertebrate animal structure and function through the study of animal system physiology and anatomy.
visualize global animal diversity and ecology through lab, lecture, and outside assignments.
gain a solid understanding of animal evolutionary processes and trends.

Gain lifelong learning and communication skills:
develop reading, writing, and thinking skills through directed study of animals
start to develop a vocabulary of zoological terms.
cultivate a sense of wonder and discovery regarding animals.
appreciate that humans are animals.
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Integrate coursework into a global view:
gain an understanding of the importance of all other animals to man.
gain an understanding of the importance of animals in the earth’s ecosystems.

Core Topics

An in depth treatment of the process of animal evolution and the scientific theories used to explain it comprise the first two weeks. A historical approach is used in the first week, with modern implications and an introduction to the mathematics of measuring evolution the second week. Animal ecology as seen through the illumination of evolution takes about a week. The remainder of the course is a march through the animal systems. Each system is covered using a comparative/evolutionary approach, starting with simple invertebrate examples and concluding with mammals. Systems covered include: histology, integument, skeletal, muscular, osmotic regulation, excretion, temperature regulation, circulation, respiration, immunity, digestive, nervous systems, endocrine systems, reproduction, and development.