Meeting Times

LectureMonday, Wednesday, 10:35 AM to 11:50 AM, Arts & Sciences Building 106

LaboratoryMonday, Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:15 AM, Arts & Sciences Building 106

Contact Information

Professor: Ms. Linda R. RichardsonEmail: lrichardson@blinn.eduOffice: MW: Brenham Classroom Building, Room 14A and Bryan Building D, Room 204Phone: (979) 209-7412

Office HoursMonday, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Virtual Office Hours via Skype for Business

Skype Link (https://um.blinn.edu/meet/lrichardson/CH2G3Q03)

Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Brenham Classroom Building; Room 14A

Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Bryan Campus: Building D; D-204

Alternate times available by appointment.

Description3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week; 96 total contact hours. Credit: 4 semester hours.

Fundamental biological concepts relevant to animals, including systematics, evolution, structure and function, cellular and molecularmetabolism, reproduction, development, diversity, phylogeny, and ecology. Lab activities reinforce lecture topics. This course isintended for science majors.

RequisitesPrerequisite: A student must be college ready in reading according to TSI college-ready standards.

Recommended: Successful completion of MATH 1314 - College Algebra or concurrent enrollment in higher-level mathematics.

Core Curriculum Statement

Brenham · Natural and Physical Sciences · Biology - BIOL

General ZoologyBIOL-1413Spring 2019 Section 003 CRN-21718 4 Credits 01/14/2019 to 05/09/2019 Modified 01/10/2019

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Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge in human cultures and the physical and naturalworld, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skillsthat are essential for all learning. For details relating to this core course, please see:

http://www.blinn.edu/academics/core_curriculum.html (http://www.blinn.edu/academics/core_curriculum.html)

Outcomes1. Compare and contrast the structures, reproduction, and characteristics of animals.2. Describe the characteristics of life and the basic properties of substances needed for life.3. Identify the principles of inheritance and solve classical genetic problems.4. Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification schemes.5. Identify the major phyla of life with an emphasis on animals, including the basis for classification, structural and physiological

adaptations, evolutionary history, and ecological significance.6. Identify the chemical structures, synthesis, and regulation of nucleic acids and proteins.7. Identify the substrates, products, and important chemical pathways in respiration.8. Describe the unity and diversity of animals and the evidence for evolution through natural selection.9. Describe the reasoning processes applied to scientific investigations and thinking.

10. Describe basic animal physiology and homeostasis as maintained by organ systems.11. Describe modern evolutionary synthesis, natural selection, population genetics, micro and macroevolution, and speciation.12. Describe the structure of cell membranes and the movement of molecules across a membrane.13. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and laboratory equipment to

collect and analyze data.14. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving to make informed decisions in the laboratory.15. Communicate effectively the results of scientific investigations.

MaterialsTextbook: Principles of Life, Second Edition. Hillis, Sadava, Hill, and Price. Sinauer Associates, Inc. ISBN: 9781319259754

Launchpad : This is the online homework system that accompanies the textbook, If you purchased the book at the Blinn CollegeBookstore, an access code should have been bundled along with the book. If you do not have an access code, follow the link toregister for the course and select either "purchase access" or "trial access" to get started.

You must register for the online homework portion of our course through our eCampus classroom.If you have problems registering, purchasing, or logging in, please contact Customer Support(https://community.macmillan.com/community/digital-product-support). You can reach a representative 7 days a weekeither through the online form, by chat, or by phone at (800) 936-6899.

Lab Manual: General Zoology, Richardson et. al, Spring 2019 Edition. The Blinn Campus Bookstore in Brenham.

QR Reader App: You will want to obtain a free QR reader app from your app store for your smart phone or device. A number of labactivities incorporate the use of QR codes for accessing supplemental information. URLs are also provided if you do not have a smartdevice.

iClicker Reef Polling App available from in both android format from Google Play or for apple products from the App Store. While theApp is free, there is a cost for registering for the course.

A REEF access code should have been bundled with your textbook if you purchased it at the Blinn College Bookstore.If you already have an iClicker2 handheld device, you may use that as well. There is no charge for registering your clicker but youwill need generate an iClicker Cloud account and assign your clicker to my class. Go to https://www.iclicker.com/students

Test Forms: 5 Apperson Data Link 1200 forms; A0997. These forms allow for 100 multiple choice questions on either side. Threeforms will be sufficient for 4 lecture exams, 3 lab exams, and the final.

Safety Equipment: A lab coat that extends below the waste is required whenever in the laboratory classroom. Disposable ones can bepurchased at the bookstore or in bulk at a discounted rate online.

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Course RequirementsInternet Access

Access to the Internet is REQUIRED. Internet access at home would certainly be a plus, however, all students at Blinn Collegeand/or Texas A&M have computing resources available to them. eCampus is an online course tool. It is in essence a virtual classroom through which I will be posting course related materials.You will also be able to contact me with questions and or problems you might be having and have the ability to contact yourclassmates. It will be your responsibility to check this site regularly: https://ecampusd2l.blinn.edu/

Online Homework

I will be using Launchpad to assign homework for each chapter. The online homework assignments fall into the following categories:Activities, Animations, Media Clips, Flash cards, and Quizzes. These assignments are REQUIRED and constitute 10% of your grade.

The amount of assignments per chapter vary based on content, but each chapter's assignments are weighted equally as a score out of10 points. Your score will represent a percentage of the points obtained per category/chapter. For example, one chapter mayrepresent a total of 22 points. If you earn 18 of 22, your percentage is therefor 81.8% which would equate to 8.2 points out 10. Whileanother chapter may have a potential 40 points, your score will still represent a percentage of 10 points. The lowest four grades in thiscategory will be dropped. Your score for this category will be the average of your online HW (and clicker participation, see below) % x100.

You are required to keep up with these deadlines on your own. Settings and deadlines for each type of activity are as follows:

Due Sunday at 10:59pm AFTER the chapter has been covered in class unless the exam falls before then, then it is the night beforethe exam.

Activities (2 points upon completion)Animated Tutorials (3 points upon completion)Animated Tutorial Quizzes (5 points, grade as scored)Media-clips (2 points upon completion)Flash Cards (3 points upon completion)

Due 10:59pm the night before your lecture exam over that chapter's material.Summative Quizzes (20 points; 2 attempts are allowed with the final score representing an average of the attempts; 60minute time limit)Learning Curve (3 points upon completion; BONUS for a maximum of 42 points)

These assignments adapt to an individual's strength on each topic by providing more practice on those concepts youmay be struggling with. They are geared toward your general understanding of the material after you have read thechapter.

Lab Homework

Each lab will have an assignment and will be scored out of 10 points. Most lab exercises will be completed as homework and turnedin at the beginning of the following lecture period. Your grade for the lab will either be determined by the review worksheet assignedand/or in some cases, a follow-up quiz in eCampus. No late work or make-up quizzes covering lab material will be accepted oradministered. The lowest two lab grades will be dropped. Your grade for this category will be your lab work % x 75.

Participation via iClickers (REEF)

Beginning the second week of class, I will begin administering quizzes at the end of the lecture period to gauge your understanding ofthe material covered in class that day. Your active participation in each of these quizzes will result in four clicker module grades out of10 points. These four 10 point grades will be included in your Online HW category. As noted above, I will be dropping a total of fourgrades in this category due to the number of grades that will be generated.

Lecture Exams

There will be four lecture exams this semester each worth 100 points. Your lowest exam score will be down-weighted 50% for a totalof 50 points. This represents 350 exam points. Exams can include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer and shortessay questions. Make-up exams are only offered to students with an excused absence. Excused absences include those officially

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recognized by Blinn College, plus a death in the family with appropriate documentation. If you are able to, email me as soon as youknow you will be missing the exam. In most cases where a make-up is allowed it is required you take the exam prior to the first classperiod following your absence. An unexcused absence from an exam will result in a grade of zero.

Laboratory Exams

There will be three lab exams each worth 75 points. These will be administered in a “practicum” format. Wherever possible examquestions will involve visual identification, interpretation, and or analysis of data or materials. Exams are multiple choice. No make-up exams will be offered for lab exams. An unexcused absence from an exam will result in a grade of zero.

Final Exam

The final exam will be comprehensive and be worth 200 points. The exam will consist of a minimum of 100 multiple choice questions.The number of questions on the exam will depend in part on how much untested material is covered prior to the exam. The maximumnumber will be 125. You will have 2 1/4 hours to complete this exam.

Virtual Collection and Group Presentation

Students will work throughout the semester to assemble a virtual collection reflecting animal diversity. While this project will beassembled and submitted individually, it will also include a group presentation component as part of your grade. Details of thisassignments can be found in Appendix V of your Lab Manual. A short in class review of this assignment will be given when timepermits (50 points).

Bonus

The only opportunity for bonus points during the course of the semester is thru the completion of pre-class reading assignments(Learning Curve - see above) in Launchpad (maximum 42 points) and completion of the end of course evaluation offered toward theend of the semester (SPOI) for 3 points.

Learning Curve activities represent adaptive learning exercises that are individually geared toward your understanding of the chapterreading. If you attempt these without trying to read the chapter first you could wind up spending 2 hours trying to complete theassignment. While each question provides a hyperlink to direct you to the content in the eBook that the question covers, it is alwaysbest to read the chapter first so that you are already somewhat familiar with the content. You can then link to the chapter material forhelp with the questions. This is the most efficient means of completing these assignments. Coverage in lecture should then helpsolidify your understanding of the material and allow for you to ask questions.

Please do not ask for any additional individualized "extra credit" opportunities.

Tips on How To Achieve SuccessLEARNING

Achieving success in any college level class generally involves higher level thinking. This is something you may not have beenexpected to do until now. To understand the levels of thinking or learning, examine the image that reflects Bloom's Taxonomy.

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Most students when they "study" are focusing on What. This represents the lowest level of thinking and just reflects Knowledge. All too often this is achieved through memorization. I often see students working hard to generate quizlets or flash cards thatfocus on this level. Where they often go wrong however, is that they copy and paste descriptions or definitions straight fromsome resource (textbook or internet) instead of creating their own description based on their understanding of the definition; thatis, put it in their own words. When asked what it means, they are often at a loss. This is the beginning of how the second level,Comprehension, is achieved. To begin true "learning", you must be able describe How and Why, and apply it to What If scenarios.

Take a look at the Study Cycle shown in the image below. This cycle reflects the general recommendation I usually providestudents when they come to me asking what they can do to improve their success and is shown succinctly in this image puttogether by Louisiana State University's Center for Academic Success.

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All too often students think their barrier to learning the information stems from an instructor's teaching. Classroom instruction ismeant to help with comprehension. This is your opportunity to ask questions for clarification if you have done your work ahead oftime and have previewed the material before class. No real learning comes from spending all your time furiously writing downinformation if you are not understanding what it means. Learning is the result of three major components; the instructor, thestudent, and external resources (textbooks).

Many students like to form study groups. I highly encourage this and for you to form those groups early on. In my opinion, for astudy group to be effective, you should be using the group time to help at 2 points in your study cycle; review (frequent meetingsto clarify class notes and attempt to answer questions you have) and to assess your learning (can you take turns explaining keyconcepts to members of your group). It is common knowledge in academia that the best way to learn a topic is to teach it!

MINDSET

Another key component to achieving success is mindset. All too often we pigeon whole our abilities when we say things like "I'mgood at writing but I am horrible at math". This is what leads to a closed mindset. A person with this mindset would see all thework I have outlined above as wasted time., They can't see themselves learning the material because they are "not good at it" or"don't think that way". Trying to study with this kind of mindset is definitely not productive. Unfortunately these students often seetheir only solution is to drop the class. "In contrast, those students with a growth mindset, work hard, even on work for classesthey don't like, and because they know the extra work will likely produce improved results, they see greater success. Thosestudents are not smarter, they just see themselves differently" (Doyle and Zakrajsek, The New Science of Learning).

Everyone, including you, has the potential to do well in this class. Is the material challenging at times? Yes! Is there a lot ofmaterial that you are responsible for? Yes! This makes it all the more important to set up your learning strategies early and tostick with them.

Learning Strategies Inventory

Finally, complete the following self-assessment that reflects your current study strategies. It has been adapted from McGuire andMcGuire's, 2015 book entitled Teach Student How to Learn.

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Answer True or False to each of the following statements with regard to one or more classes you have taken at the college level.

1. I always preview the material that will be discussed before I go to class.2. I go over my lecture notes as soon as possible after the class lecture to rework them and note problems.3. I try to do my homework without using example problems as a guide or copying answers from my notes or text book.4. I regularly go to see my instructor during office hours or to the Learning Center for tutoring to discuss problems or questions

before the exam or quiz.5. I rework all of the homework problems and questions before the exam or quiz.6. I spend some time studying for a class at least five days per week (outside of class).7. I make mnemonics for myself to help me remember facts and equations.8. I make diagrams or draw mental pictures of the concepts discussed in class.9. I participate in study groups where we do homework and quiz ourselves on the material.

10. I rework all of the quiz and exam items (questions) I have missed before the next class session.11. I realize I can still do well in this class even if I have done poorly on the quizzes and exams up to this point.

This inventory can be used to predict your grade in a class. Reflect on the classes you based your inventory on. Did you achievethe grade predicted?

# of True Responses Predicted Grade

9 or more A

6-8 B

4-5 C

2-3 D

<2 F

To access the author's compilation of strategies for students to identify additional ways to achieve success, go to the Overviewsection under the Content tab in our eCampus classroom.

Expectations for Laboratory Sessions and HomeworkStudents are expected to preview laboratory activities from the lab book prior to coming to class. Whenever possible, readthe introduction to the lab and to each exercise that is listed on the calendar for that day.Students should focus on completing the hands on portion of the laboratory activities in class and leave summary questionsfor completion outside of class or after all activities for the day are complete.Free response questions should be given as complete sentences and should address all parts of the question. In manyinstances, the answers to questions come from readings in the lab or as a result of an activity you carried out. Deductionswill be made for incomplete work.Lab homework is to be turned in at the beginning of the lecture period following the completion of the activity the previousclass period unless otherwise directed. NO late work will be accepted unless accompanied by an excused absence.Missing lab is not an excuse for not completing homework assignments. It is your responsibility to contact a member of yourlab group or classmate to obtain the assignment or missed information. When the assignment involves evaluating class data,data tables will be posted in eCampus. If you are unsure of the assignment, you can also email me at lrichardson@blinn.edu.Even if you miss the in class activity, you are responsible for the content on the lab practicals.You are encouraged to work collaboratively outside of class on homework assignments to ensure your understanding of thematerial but do not copy a classmate's paper verbatim. Deductions will be made accordingly.Cell phones may be used in lab to photograph experimental results, slide images, or any specimen provided for examination.You will want to obtain a free QR scanner code app from your app store to utilize all the resources provided in your lab book.(see materials)Generating lab "reviews" by creating summaries or image libraries aligned to the lab practical content (see lab exam reviewsheets) is highly encouraged.purpose.Backpacks and bags are to be placed along the side wall as directed so as to leave the bench-tops clear and free to completelaboratory exercises.All drinks and food must be put away prior to entering the lab AND closed toed shoes MUST be worn. I will be policing this

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heavily. Students must also wear a laboratory coat anytime they are working in the laboratory regardless of the activity they areinvolved in.Safety glasses are also required to be worn for any laboratory that involves the handling of chemicals or preservedspecimens.

EvaluationPoint Distribution out of 1000:

Lecture Exams (3 @ 100 points each; 1 @ 50 points) 350 points

Final Exam 200 points

Lab Exams (3 x 75 points each) 225 points

Lab Work (Averaged Category) 75 points

Online Assignments (Averaged Category) 100 points

Virtual Collection (35) & Presentation (15) 50 points

Bonus - Learning Curve (42) & SPOI (3) (45 points)

Final Grade: The following point totals will ensure the final grade as listed.

A = 900-1000B = 800-899C = 700-799D = 600-699F = <600

Blinn College PoliciesAll policies, guidelines, and procedures in the Blinn College Catalog (http://catalog.blinn.edu/), Blinn College Board Policies(http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1204), and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations (https://www.blinn.edu/administrative-regulations/) are applicable to this course.

Specific information on civility, attendance, add/drop, scholastic integrity, students with disabilities, final grade appeal, alternativeretailers, campus carry and proctoring arrangements and cost. (http://www.blinn.edu/syllabus-policies/)

Notice of any action taken under these protocol and procedures, by Blinn College or its employees, may be delivered by hand, throughthe U.S. Postal Service, or electronically to the student’s Blinn Buc e-mail account. Notice shall be deemed received upon actualreceipt, on deposit in the U.S. Mail, or upon entering the information processing system used by Blinn College for Blinn Buc e-mailaccounts, whichever first occurs.

Course PoliciesAttendance Policy Reminder: Missing lecture, lab, or both will count as one absence. Students accumulating two week’s worth ofabsences (4 instances) will be dropped.

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Last day to drop classes w/a “Q”- Spring 2019: Friday, April 26

Eating and Drinking: Eating and drinking are not allowed in classrooms or laboratories.

Laboratory Safety: Students will be provided with laboratory safety training during the first week of class. Students are expected tofollow all safety rules including rules related to proper lab attire.

Dress Policy: To ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory, students must wear closed toed shoes each day, be wearingclothing that extends to the knee and a lab coat, no exceptions. If you show up with open toe shoes, or inappropriate attire regardlessof the activity planned for the day, you will be required to leave the lab and will be assigned an unexcused absence for the class day.Lab coats will be stored in the laboratory so that they are always available each class period.

iClickers: You will be required to bring your smart phone or device for REEF polling to class everyday. We will be using them duringlecture to gauge your understanding of material and to promote group discussion and learning. Daily participation will be used togenerate 4 grades linked to the content associated with each exam. These grades will be added to the Online Homework Category andwill be weighed the same as a chapter assignment.

Testing: During examinations, all cell phones must be turned off or placed on silent and put away (not on your person). This includessmart watches (Apple, etc.). All backpacks and bags should also be placed along the side walls of the classroom.

Problem Resolution: If you have a complaint about your class, you should first request a conference with your instructor to try andresolve the problems or issues. If the problems or issues cannot be resolved at the instructor level, you should request a conferencewith the Science Department Head.

Biology Department Head: Steve Woodemail: steve.wood@blinn.eduOffice: Brenham Campus; Classroom Building Room 13Phone: 979-830-4522

Schedule

Week One Meeting Details LecMin

LabMin

WKTotal

M - 1/14 Intro & Principles of Life (CH 1) 75 6

Lab 1 - Lab Safety; Lab 2 – Sci. Not. & MetricSystem

75

W - 1/16 CH 2 – The Chemistry & Energy of Life (2.1-2.3)[Atoms, Bonds, Water, & Carbs]

75

Lab 2 - Metric Measurement (Ex 2.3) 75

Week Two Lec Lab Weekly

M – 1/21 Labor Day Holiday 75 6

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Chapter 4 Assigned – eCampus Videos & WS (orFriday Make-Up)

75

W – 1/23 CH 2 – The Chemistry & Energy of Life (2.4-2.5)[Lipids & Thermodynamics]

75

Lab 3 - The Scientific Method 75

F – 1/25 Optional Make-Up for Monday Holiday (Chapter 4Cells) Time TBA

Week Three Lec Lab Weekly

M – 1/28 CH 3 – Nucleic Acids, Proteins, and Enz (3.1-3.2)[Nucleic Acids & Proteins]

75 6

Lab 4 - Testing for Organic Molecules 75

W – 1/30 CH 3 – Nucleic Acids, Proteins, and Enz (3.3-3.4)[Enzymes & Enzyme Regulation]

75

Lab 5 – Microscopy 75

Week Four Lec Lab Weekly

M – 2/4 LECTURE EXAM I (Chapters 1-4) 75 6

Lab 5 – Microscopy Cont’d & Lab 6 – AnimalTissues

75

W - 2/6 CH 5 – Cell Membranes and Signaling[Composition, Transport, Types of Signaling and thebasics of a signal transduction pathway]

75

Lab 6 – Animal Tissues continued 75

Week Five Lec Lab Weekly

M - 2/11 CH-5 (wrap up); CH 6 – Pathways that Harvest &Store Chemical Energy (6.1-6.4)

75 6

Lab 7 – Diffusion & Osmosis 75

W – 2/13 CH-6 (wrap up); CH 7 – The Cell Cycle and CellDivision[The Cell Cycle and Sexual Life Cycles]

75

LAB PRACTICAL I (Labs 2-7) 75

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Week Six Lec Lab Weekly

M – 2/18 CH 7 – The Cell Cycle and Cell Division[KeyDifferences between Mitotic and MeioticSegregation]

75 6

Lab 8 - Enzymes 75

W – 2/20 CH 8 – Inheritance, Genes, and Chromosomes 75

Lab 9 – Cellular Respiration 75

Week Seven Lec Lab Weekly

M – 2/25 CH 8 – Inheritance continued; 75 6

Lab 10 - Inheritance 75

W - 2/27 10.3 (Translation and the Effects of Mutations] 75

Lab 10 – Inheritance continued 75

Week Eight Lec Lab Weekly

M – 3/4 LECTURE EXAM II (Chapters 5-8, 10.3) 75 6

Lab 11 - Adaptive Evidence for Evolution 75

W – 3/6 CH 15 – Processes of Evolution (15.1-15.4) 75

Lab 12 - Population Genetics 75

M – 3/11 Spring Break

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W – 3/13

Week Nine Lec Lab Weekly

M – 3/18 CH 16 – Reconstructing and Using Phylogenies 75 6

Lab 13 – Cladistics & Parsimony Analysis 75

W – 3/20 CH 17 – Speciation 75

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Lab 14 - Dichotomous Keys 75

Week Ten Lec Lab Weekly

M – 3/25 CH 23 – Animal Origins and Diversity (23.1) 75 6

LAB PRACTICAL II (Labs 8-14) 75

W – 3/27 CH 29 – (29.4) Animals Exhibit a Division of Labor[introduce organ systems and their functions] CH23 – continued (23.2) [Non-Bilaterians]

75

Lab 15 - Animal Diversity Lab I – Non-Bilaterians 75

Week Eleven Lec Lab Weekly

M – 4/1 CH 23 – continued (23.3) [LophotochozoanProtostomes]

75 6

Lab 16 - The Ecology of Coral Reefs 75

W – 4/3 LECTURE EXAM III (Chapters 15-17, 23.1-23.3,29.4)

75

Lab 17 - Animal Diversity II Lab - Lophotrochozoans 75

Week Twelve Lec Lab Weekly

M – 4/8 CH 23 – continued (23.4) [EcdysozoanProtostomes]

6

Lab 17 - Animal Diversity II Lab –Lophotrochozoans continued

75

W – 4/16 CH 23 – continued (23.5) [Deuterostomes] 75

Lab 18 - Animal Diversity III Lab - Ecdysozoans 75

Week Thirteen Lec Lab Weekly

M – 4/15 CH 23 – continued (23.4) [Deuterostomes] 75 6

Lab19 - Animal Diversity IV Lab - Deuterostomes 75

W – 4/17 CH 29 Fundamentals of Animal Function (29.1-29.3)

75

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Lab 19 Wrap-Up & Frog Dissection 75

Week Fourteen Lec Lab Weekly

M – 4/22 CH 30 - Digestion 75 6

Pig Dissection 75

W – 4/24 CH 31 - Breathing 75

Last Day to Q-Drop: Friday4/26

Pig Dissection 75

Week Fifteen Lec Lab Weekly

M - 4/29 CH 32 - Circulation 75 6

LAB PRACTICAL III (Labs 15-19, frog and piganatomy)

75

W - 5/1 LECTURE EXAM IV 75

Group Presentations 75

3 Hours Alternate Instruction

Virtual Collection Project – Hours AccumulatedThrough External Field and Laboratory Work

3

Week Sixteen - Finals Week

Monday, May 6th FINAL EXAM: 10:15 am - 12:00 noon 3

Total Contact Hours 96

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