General Zoology: BIO 160
Norfolk State University

Course Description:

Introduction to and analysis of anatomical, physiological,
organizational, ecological, and genetic aspects of Biology, with
special emphasis on the classification and phylogeny of animals.

Course Objective:

The discussions will start with conventional zoology and gradually
incorporate modern discoveries and concepts. It is believed that
through a modern inter-subject approach, Biology majors will be
given a firm background in animal science, with which to build on
for advanced topics like Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental
Toxicology, Genetics, Histology, Parasitology, etc.

Prerequisite: Bio 110 General Biology

Grading:

3 Regular Exams = (20% each) 60% total
Final Exam = 15%
Laboratory = 20%
Quizzes/Special Projects = 5%

Examinations: Four Exams will be given.

Required Books: Zoology by Stephen A. Miller and John P. Harley 6th ed.,
General Zoology Laboratory Manual by Stephen A. Miller
2002, Publishers WCB: McGraw Hill.

Grading Scale:

Additional Readings:

BIOLOGY: The Unity and Diversity of Life, by Starr and Staggart 8th ed., 1998, Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Note: Chapters 8 – 22 will be covered in lab. Please utilize Zoology by Stephen A. Miller and John P. Harley 5th ed., as a reference for laboratory materials.

Attendance Policy: The University expects students to attend all classes. While unnecessary absences are discouraged, the University recognizes that on occasion, students may have legitimate reasons for being absent from class such as: representing the University in activities, illnesses, or personal emergencies. If the student is absent when a quiz or test is given, you must see the instructor and make arrangements before the next class meeting. Make-up quizzes are not given because of the exam / quiz replacement grade policy.

Requirements for the Student:

1. The student should pre-study (read) all new topics before they are presented in class. You are expected to complete daily homework assignments by the time class meets the first time following discussion of lesson material in the classroom. The instructor will ascertain the daily progress in accomplishing homework exercises and will devote a portion of classroom activities to the solution of any "troublesome exercises".
2. Separate notebooks should be maintained for classroom discussion notes and homework exercises.
3. All homework should be carefully completed. A minimum of two hours outside the class preparing for each hour of class is necessary for learning and proper understanding of the material.
4. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in classroom discussions.
5. Tests will be administered during the course; also the student can expect random quizzes; a departmental final examination will also be given.
6. All cell phones, pagers, etc. must be turned off before entering the classroom.