ANIMAL BIOLOGY Biology 4B
Bryon P. Spicci	Reedley College-Summer 2004
M-F: 10:30 am to 1:25 pm LFS 11	URL: http://bryonspicci.tripod.com

I.	OFFICE HOUR: by appointment only. Phone number: 638-3641 Voice mail #3926
Email:	guizz1er2~scccd.org
II.	PREREQUISITES: Engl. 25 &/or 26, Math 1.
III.	REQUIRED TEXTS:
A.	Starr, Cecie- Biology Concepts and Applications Fifth Edition. 2003.
Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont, CA.
B.	Elson, Lawrence- The Zoology Coloring Book. 1982. Harper Perennial.
C.	RC Animal Biology, Course Objectives and Laboratory Reports...
IV.	EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
A.	Lab supplies will be made available for each lab exercise but a replacement fee will be charged for lost or broken materials.
B.	You will be responsible for obtaining your own textbook, zoology coloring book, coloring utensils, course objectives/lab report, two (2) Scantron 882, one (1) Scantron 884-E, and six (6) 889-E Scantron forms.
V.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A.	To gain an understanding of basic zoology terms and principles.
B.	To study the structure and function of various life forms.
C.	To become aware of the diversity of life and become familiar with the hierarchical schemes of biological organization and taxonomy.
D.	To recognize and identify different animals through the use of lab specimens, color plates, slides, and overheads.
E.	To perform basic hands on experiments in lab to increase your knowledge of animals.
VI.	EVALUATION: student progress in the course will be based upon the following:
A.	Lab:
	Lab assignments	=150 points
	3 tests (100 points each)	=300 points
	Lab Quizzes	= 50 points

Lecture:
		2 midterms (150 points each)	=300 points
		6 Quizzes (25 points each)	=150 points
		1 comprehensive final exam	=300 points
	Total		=1250 points

B.	GRADES will be determined by the total number of points accumulated at the end of the semester:
A:	1125-1250, B: 1000-1124, C: 812-999, D: 687-811, F: 0-686

In cases of borderline grades (within 3 points) I reserve the right to raise or keep your course letter grade as is on the basis of your classroom attitude and attendance. The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and the grading scheme if circumstances dictate such.