Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

OBJECTIVES: 1) To learn and retain information essential to a broad knowledge of zoology. 2) To understand and utilize scientific methods of inquiry. 3) To understand current scientific views of natural phenomenon. 4) To practice sound, safe, and sensible laboratory techniques. 5) To appreciate the historic development of science. 6) To approach and solve problems by utilizing logical thought processes. 7) To apply scientific information and principles to everyday life. 8) Collect and organize data in a systematic manner. 9) To analyze and interpret data in accordance with scientific principles to make informed decisions and ethical choices. 10) To recognize the relationship between science and technology. Student E-mail Policy: Dakota College is increasingly dependent upon e-mail as an official form of communication. A student’s campus assigned e-mail address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus e-mail rests with the student. Classroom Policies : All students will respect the classroom environment which will allow for maximum interaction between students and the professor. Lab policies: Labs in this class are a privilege. Violation of school procedures regarding student conduct will not be tolerated. Many of the labs are all day field trips and you will be exempt from other classes. However, this does not exempt you from the work that is missed for those classes. All missed work from classes missed because of lab will be made up per arrangements with the other instructors. Students that violate this will miss out on future field trips. Labs are repeated around the same time each year. Academic Integrity : All students will do their own, original work on reports, laboratory assignments, and essays. Any student caught cheating on an exam or quiz will be reprimanded the first time. If it happens again, the student will drop the class. Disabilities and Special Needs : Please inform the professor within the first week of classes if any assistance is required due to disabilities or special needs. TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE DATE TOPIC __READING 8-22 Introduction Chpt. 1 8-24 Introduction Chpt. 1 8-26 Evolution Chpt. 1 8-29 Evolution Chpt. 1 8-31 Chromosomal Theory Chpt. 1