BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Division of Science and Health. Student Course Outline

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1 Semester: Instructor's Name: Robert S. Dill Telephone: (201) BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Division of Science and Health Student Course Outline Website: Office # S-232 Office Hours: / / COURSE TITLE: BIO 201 Comparative Anatomy COURSE COORDINATOR: Professor Robert S. Dill PREREQUISITES: BIO 101 and BIO 203 COURSE CREDITS/HOURS: GENERAL EDUCATION: No 4 Credits/3 Lecture, 3 Lab COURSE DESCRIPTION: Comparative Anatomy is the study of the body structures of some representative vertebrate animals and of their functional and evolutionary relationships. Laboratory exercises include detailed dissection of the Lamprey eel, the dogfish shark, the mud puppy, the cat and other animals. TEXTBOOK: Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates, Kent, George, C.V. Mosby Co., 9th Edition. ISBN LABORATORY MANUAL: Atlas and Dissection Guide for Comparative Anatomy, Wischinitzer, Saul, W. H. Freeman Co. Publisher, 6th. Ed ISBN Lecture learning objectives/outcomes assessment 1. Identify the basic concepts in comparative vertebrate anatomy and explain basic vertebrate characteristics. Assessment will be based on exam questions. 2. Identify and explain the anatomy and niche of the protochordates. 3. Identify the major vertebrate groups and discuss the relationship between them. 4. Identify the parts of the vertebrate integument and explain the 5. Identify the parts of the vertebrate skeletal and explain the 6. Identify the parts of the vertebrate limb and explain the

2 relationship of this structure between major vertebrate groups. 7. Identify the parts of the vertebrate muscular system and explain 8. Identify the parts of the vertebrate digestive system and explain 9. Identify the parts of the vertebrate respiratory system and explain 10. Identify the parts of the vertebrate circulatory system and explain 11. Identify the parts of the vertebrate urogenital system and explain 12. Identify the parts of the vertebrate nervous system and explain the 13. Identify the parts of the vertebrate endocrine system and explain Laboratory learning objectives/outcomes assessment 1. Identify the parts of the microscope and demonstrate proper use. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 2. Identify and explain the basic chordate charateritics. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 3. Identify and explain the anatomy and evolutionary significance of the protochordates. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 4. Identify and explain the anatomy and evolutionary significance of the lamprey. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 5. Identify and explain the anatomy and evolutionary significance of the protochordates. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 6. Identify and explain the basic organ systems of the dogfish and how it relates to other vertebrate groups. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 7. Identify and explain the basic organ systems of the mudpuppy and how it relates to other vertebrate groups. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and 8. Identify and explain the basic organ systems of the cat and how it relates to other vertebrate groups. Assessment will be based on lab quizzes and Assessment measures: The student learning objectives will be assessed by: 1. Unit Examinations 2. Quizzes 3. Laboratory books 4. Research paper (s) 5. Oral presentations At the discretion of the instructor, assessment measures may be somewhat modified. COURSE CONTENT: UNIT TOPIC CHAPTER 1 Introduction: 1

3 The phylum chordata, the vertebrate body - general plan and Vertebrate characteristics - big four and satellite. 2 Protochordates and the Origin of Vertebrates: 3 Protochordates, the origin of vertebrates, the ammocoete and an alternate theory of ammocoete-protochordate relationships. 3 Parade of the Vertebrates: 4 Vertebrate taxa, Agnatha, chondrichthyes, osteichthyes, amphibia, reptilia, aves and mammals. 4 Integument: 6 The epidermis, the dermis and dermal induction. The integument from fishes to mammals. 5 An Introduction to the Skeleton: 7 Bone, Cartilage, Tendons, Ligaments and Joints, regional components of the skeleton and Heterotopic Bones. 6 Skull and Visceral Skeleton: 9 The neurocranium, the generalized dermatocranium, the neurocranial complex - bony fishes and tetrapools and the visceral skeleton. 7 Vertebrae, Ribs and Sterna: 8 The vertebral column, Ribs and Tetrapod sternum. 8 Girdles, Fins, Limbs and Locomotion: 10 Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdles, fins and tetrapod limbs. 9 Muscles: 11 Muscles Tissue, introduction to skeletal muscles. Axial, appendicular, branchiomeric and integumentary muscles. Electric organs. 10 Digestive System: 12 The digestive tract, mouth and oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas and cloaca. 11 Respiratory System: 13 Gills, Nares and Nasal canals, Swim bladder, lungs and their ducts. 12 Circulatory System: 14 Blood, the heart of fishes, lung fishes, amphibians and amniotes. Arterial channels, Venus channels and Lymphatic system. 13 Nervous System: 16 Spinal cord and spinal nerves and Brain and cranial nerves 14 Sense Organs: 17 Special somatic receptors and special visceral receptors. 15 Urogenital System: 15 Kidneys and their ducts, Urinary bladders, Genital organs and the cloaca. LABORATORY SCHEDULE: 1 Instructions, safety rules and microscopy and classification of the chordates 2 Anatomy of the Protochordates 3 Anatomy of the Lamprey 4 Anatomy of the Dogfish Shark, (Ex. 1, 2 & 3) 5 Anatomy of the Dogfish Shark, (Ex. 4, 5) 6 Anatomy of the Dogfish Shark, (Ex. 6 & 7) 7 Anatomy of the Dogfish Shark. (Ex. 8 & 9) 8 Anatomy of the Mud Puppy (Necturus),(Ex.1,& 3) 9 10 Anatomy of the Mud Puppy (Ex.4, 5, 6, & 7) Anatomy of the Cat, (Ex. 1, 2, & 3) 11 Anatomy of the Cat, (Ex. 3 & 4) 12 Anatomy of the Cat, (Ex. 5 & 6) 13 Anatomy of the Cat, (Ex. 7, 8 & 9) 14 Anatomy of the Rabbit

4 15 Summary and Lab Final EVALUATION: A. Unit Examinations # % B. Laboratory Work % C. Report/Project % D. Class Participation % E. Other % TOTAL % NOTE: THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE SEQUENCE BUT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR'S NOTICE. CLASS PROTOCOL Make-up Testing: Any student who misses an exam without prior arangements will be required to take a cumulative final at the end of the semester to replace the missed grade. Any missed lab quiz will result in a zero unless prior argangments have been made. In either case if an exam or quiz is missed due to an emergency a make-up will be permited if the student can provide WRITTEN documentation to confirm the nature of the emergency and the missed work must be made-up within one week. Once the first student has left the exam NO students will be allowed to start the exam. Grading scheme: A 90% - 100% B+ 87% % B 80% % C+ 77% % C 70% % D 60% % F 0% % Student and faculty support services: 1. Students experiencing difficulty with this course should acquaint themselves with the services of the Tutoring Center and Smarthinking. 2. The BCC Library provides extensive support services for student research. 3. Faculty office hours may be a productive vehicle for assistance in understanding the course material. 4. A wide variety of services are available to students with documented disabilities through the Office of Specialized Services (OSS). It is highly recommended that students with documented disabilities contact OSS (Room S-153; ) or at during the college application process Class Assignments Late assignments will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made. Class Attendance: There is no attendance policy for lecture classes. Success in class is related to attendance and it is hoped that the students will attend classes. If you miss a class it is YOUR responsibilty to find out what you missed either from a classmate or from me. Absence is no excuse. Lab Attendance: If you find it necessary to miss a laboratory meeting, you should make arrangements, upon your return to school, to make up the laboratory class. There is no make-up for missed quizzes unless prior arrangements have been made. If you miss a Lab it is YOUR responsibilty to find out what you missed either from a classmate or from me. Absence is no excuse.

5 Lateness: Lateness to class or lab sometimes cannot be avoided. Continued lateness is frowned upon. Smoking Policy: As of January 1, 2008, Bergen Community College is smoke free campus, which means that you will have to give yourself and the others around you lung cancer and emphysema off campus, plus you won t smell so bad. Eating & Drinking: Eating and drinking in the classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories and passageways is forbidden. Eating and drinking are permitted in the cafeteria and vending areas only. Faculty Absence: If a class finds the instructor is absent, a class representative should report to Divisional Office(S-131) or the evening office (L-113) after ten minutes of the period have elapsed. The class should remain until the representative returns with instructions. If class has been cancelled whatever we were going to do that day will be done at the next meeting time and the students should sign in and slip the sign in sheet under my door S-232 Laboratory Safety: Your laboratory instructor will review safety precautions prior to each laboratory session. Careful adherence to these precautions is essential in order to prevent injury to yourself or to others working around you.