The anatomy, physiology, and biodiversity of animals emphasizing life processes, the cell, development, heredity, body systems, evolution, taxonomy, phylogeny and ecology.

Integrated components: Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours)

Pre-requisites: BIO 112 or consent of instructor

Upon completion of this course, the student can:

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the phyla of the animal kingdom.

2. Compare and contrast similarities and differences in body systems of animals.

3. Demonstrate understanding of developmental processes of animals.

I. Evolution of animal diversity

A. Darwin’s observations and development of theory of evolution of body forms

B. Homology

C. Genetic variation and change within species

D. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

E. Gradualism, punctuated evolution

II. Body forms, symmetry, cleavage

A. Tissues

B. Symmetry

C. Cleavage patterns

D. Body cavities

E. Cephalization and metamerism

III. Cell division and development

A. Cell division

B. Embryology

IV. Classification & phylogeny

A. Carolus Linnaeus

B. Binomial nomenclature

C. Cladograms & phylogenetic trees

D. Classification using DNA sequences

E. Major subdivisions based on symmetry, body cavities, cleavage patterns

V. Taxonomy of Animal Groups

A. Protista

B. Porifera

C. Radiate animals

D. Acoelomate bilateral animals

E. Pseudocoelomate animals

F. Mollusca

G. Annelida

H. Arthropoda

I. Lesser Protostomes

J. Echinodermata

K. Hemichordata

L. Chordata

VI. Ecology

A. General overview and discussion with terminology

B. Biomes

C. Food Chains, food webs

VII. Safety Procedures

A. Location and proper use of safety equipment

B. Proper use of laboratory equipment

VIII. Use and care of the microscope

A. parts, functions, and use of the microscope

B. to make wet mount slides

IX. Basic chemistry involved in living animal cells

A. Diffusion and osmosis

B. pH and acidity

X. Animal Metabolism

A. Glycolysis

B. Cellular Respiration

XI. Gametogenesis and embryology

A. Observe slides of embryonic development

B. Identify key structures

XII. Tissues

A. Observe and identify the major categories of tissues

B. Identify key structures within tissues

XIII. Taxonomy—classification keys

A. use taxonomic keys of various animal phyla

B. construct taxonomic keys of various animal phyla

XIV. Study the following groups using prepared slides, living or preserved material, dissection and media presentations.

A. Protozoans

B. Sponges

C. Cnidarians

D. Platyhelminthes

E. Roundworms

F. Molluscs

G. Annelids

H. Arthropods

I. Echinoderms

J. Vertebrates

XV. Collections and/or field work

A. Animal collections (when appropriate)

B. Field trips (when appropriate)

1. Use and care of microscope, and safe laboratory procedures.

2. Cells and tissues

3. Characteristics of living organisms (transport, pH)

4. Animal metabolism

5. Cell division

6. Dichotomous keys

7. Embryonic development

8. Examination of Major Phyla including

a. Protozoans

b. Sponges

c. Cnidarians

d. Platyhelminthes

e. Roundworms

f. Molluscs

g. Annelids

h. Arthropods

i. Echinoderms

j. Vertebrates

9. Anatomy of Vertebrate Systems

10. Animal collection

11. Field trips