Department: Science and Technology Date: February 3, 2012 I. Course Prefix and Number: BIO 122 Course Name: General Biology II Course Syllabus Credit Hours and Contact Hours: 4 Credit hours and 5 Contact Hours Catalog Description including pre- and co-requisites: A study of evolutionary concepts and survey of taxonomic levels of organization (domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species). Emphasis will be on anatomical/physiological adaptations, life history traits and ecology of representative organisms. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 121. II. Course Outcomes and Objectives Student Learning Outcomes: Students will: demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of evolution and systematics; interpret evolutionary theory as a unifying concept in taxonomic classification, utilize evolutionary theory to explain biodiversity and speciation, explain life history traits and ecological interactions of various taxonomic levels of organization in reference to evolutionary principles, utilize evolutionary, taxonomic, and biodiversity concepts in related problem solving collaborate in lab, design laboratory experiments by applying concepts to solve problems, analyze data and form conclusions to be presented in written laboratory reports using the CSE format improve and revise drafts of laboratory reports written using the CSE format. Relationship to Academic Programs and Curriculum: General Biology II (BIO 122) can be applied toward the fulfillment of the science requirement for the Liberal Arts Associate in Science degree program. This course is required for the Biotechnology Associate in Science, Natural Resource Conservation Law Enforcement Associate in Applied Science, the Natural Resources Conservation Associate in Applied Science, the Environmental Studies Associate in Science, and the Fisheries Technology Associate in Applied Science degree programs. The course is approved for SUNY Gen Ed Credit in the Natural Science knowledge and skill area. 1
College Learning Outcomes Addressed by the Course: X writing X computer literacy oral communications ethics/values X reading X citizenship mathematics global concerns X critical thinking X information resources III. Instructional Materials and Methods Types of Course Materials: Required Textbook: Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, custom ed. for Finger Lakes Community College, by Reece, J.B. et al. (Taken fron: Biology: Concepts & Connections, 7 th ed., by Reece, J.B. et al.) Required Lab Book: Biology 122 Lab Manual. Published in-house at Finger Lakes Community College. Methods of Instruction (e.g. Lecture, Lab, Seminar ): Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. IV. Assessment Measures (Summarize how the college and student learning outcomes will be assessed): Objective format exams with short answer items will assess understanding of evolutionary principles and the taxonomic classification of life s biodiversity. Laboratory reports will assess the ability to summarize knowledge, apply scientific reasoning, analyze data, interpret results, evaluate experimental design, and communicate understanding of evolutionary principles through reports written using the CSE format. Revision of laboratory reports will assess the ability to self-evaluate and improve written communication. Laboratory assignments will assess literacy of computer-based graphing and bioinformatics at the basic level. Homework assignments incorporating current biological topics of societal importance will assess readiness to participate in discussion reinforcing the moral, ethical and civic responsibility in the conservation of biodiversity. 2
V. General Outline of Topics Covered: A. Evolutionary thought 1. Development of evolutionary thought 2. Evidence for evolution a. Fossil record b. Comparative anatomy c. Embryology d. Molecular Biology B. Principles of Evolution 1. Micro vs. Macroevolution 2. Gene pool and gene frequency 3. Hardy-Weinberg principles 4. Mutations 5. Gene flow 6. Genetic drift 7. Natural selection C. Speciation 1. Defining a species 2. Allopatric vs. sympatric speciation 3. Isolating mechanisms D. Origin and Evolution of Life 1. Conditions of the early earth 2. Formation of cells 3. Multicellular organisms 4. Human evolution E. Systematics 1. Classifying organisms 2. The binomial system 3. Domains and kingdoms of life F. Bacteria 1. Characteristics and adaptations 2. Structure 3. Reproduction 4. Pathogenic vs. beneficial G. Protista 1. Characteristics and adaptations 2. Classification a. Plant-like protists (unicellular algae) b. Fungus-like protists (water and slime molds) c. Animal-like protists (protozoa) H. Fungi 3
1. Characteristics and adaptations 2. A survey of the major phyla a. Chytridiomycota (chytrids) b. Ascomycota (sac fungi) c. Basidiomycota (club fungi) d. Zygomycota (zygote fungi) I. Plant Structure and function 1. Classification and adaptations a. Evolutionary origins and trends b. Survey of the major divisions 2. Plant form and function a. Plant tissues (dermal, ground and vascular) b. Roots 2. Growth c. Stems 2. Growth d. Leaves e. Special adaptations of roots, stems and leaves f. Water and nutrient transport 3. Reproduction and development a. Flowers 2. Pollination and fertilization b. Seeds 1. Ovule and embryo 2. Dormancy and dispersal 3. Germination and growth c. Fruits 2. Development 4. Responses to environment a. Plant hormones b. Tropisms J. Animal Structure and Function 1. Characteristics and evolutionary trends a. Survey of major animal phyla b. Major evolutionary trends in body plans 2. Homeostasis and organization a. Feedback systems in homeostasis b. Organization of the animal body plan (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems) 3. Animal physiology: human models and comparisons to other forms a. Principles of circulation 4
b. Principles of respiration c. Nutrition and digestion d. Excretion e. Lymphatic and Immune system f. Endocrine system g. Nervous system h. Muscle and skeleton i. Reproduction and development 4. Behavior a. Learned b. Inate K. Ecology 1. Principles of population growth 2. Community Interactions and Competition 3. Ecosystem structure and function a. Nutrient cycling b. Environmental Impact (Acid Rain, Global Warming) 4. Survey of Earth s Ecosystems 3/12 5