General
Zoology: BIO 260
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:
| 100-94 |
A
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| 93-89 |
A-
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| 89-86 |
B+
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| 85-80 |
B
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| 79-76 |
C+
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| 75-70 |
C
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| 69-67 |
C-
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| 66-60 |
D+
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| 59-55 |
D
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| Below 54 |
F
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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:
- 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".
- Separate notebooks should be maintained for classroom discussion
notes and homework exercises.
- 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.
- Students are strongly encouraged to participate in classroom discussions.
- Tests will be administered during the course; also the student
can expect random quizzes; a departmental final examination will
also be given.
- All cell phones, pagers, etc. must be turned off before entering
the classroom.
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