Title: Biology 4B
Author: gt001
Company: Reedley College

Biology 4B	Animal Biology
Spring 2004
Syllabus

Lab Instructor: Jean Unruh
Office Hours: T 11:00-12:00, TH 1:00-2:00; Reedley College 638~3M1 (Voice Mail #3%!); Email: junruh@scccd.org

Textbook:
Cecie Starr, Biology: Concepts & Applications, 5th edition, 2002.

Lab ManuaLs
Biology Faculty, Reedley College Animal Biology, Spring 2003.
Lawrence M. Elson, Zoology Coloring Book, 1982.
(Colored pens or pencils will be needed for coloring the coloring book.)

Course Objectives:
1.	Gain an understanding of basic zoological terms and principles.
2.	Study the structure and function of various life forms.
3.	Become aware of the diversity of Life and become familiar with hierarchical schemes of bioLogical organization and taxonomy.
4.	Be able to recognize and identify different animals through the use of Lab specimens, lab color plates, slides, overheads, etc.
5.	Perform basic hands-on experiments in lab to increase your understanding of animal life.

Grading:
Lecture:	60%
Lab:	40% Laboratory grading will consist of 3 lab exams, 14 lab reports, and weekly quizzes.
	Lab Exams:	100 points each x 3 =	300 points
	Lab Reports:	10 points eachx 15=	150 points
	Lab Ouizzes:	 5 points each x 12=	6() points
	Total		510 points

Lab exams will be given every six weeks. The last lab exam will be given during the last week of instruction (before finals). Lab quizzes worth 5 points will be given weekly

Your lab score will be given to the lecture instructor who will determine your final grade for the class. Late lab reports will have points deducted.

Absences and Tardiness:
You are expected to attend all class sessions. Two or more absences in lab will put you in jeopardy and you will be considered for being dropped from the class. If you are seriously ill or have a major emergency, call the switchboard (638-3641) and leave a message in my voice mail (#3961). Tardiness is a partial absence and being tardy three times will be treated as an absence. Failure to progress (poor grades or not turning in lab reports) is also grounds for dismissal from the class.
Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to meet your needs.
Cell Phones:
Cell phones that are used or go off in class will be confiscated until the end of the class hour.