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North Cobb High School

Zoology
Mrs. Bowling (sarah.massey@cobbk12.org) 770-975-6685 ext. 8011311
Mrs. Tenoschok (carol.tenoschok@cobbk12.org) 770-975-6685 ext.
8011704
Course Description: With a systematic study of the animal kingdom and their basic
identification characteristics, emphasis in this course will be placed on comparative
anatomy, as well as on the methods that each phyla uses to accomplish the basic life
processes.

Pre-requisites: One unit Biology


Grade Levels: 10-12
Units
of Credit: 1.0
Text: Harley, J. Miller, S. Zoology. 7th Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2007 Replacement cost:
$96.00

Georgia Performance Zoology Standards:


SZ1. Students will derive the phylogeny of animal taxa (monophyletic clades in a cladogram) using
informative characteristics.
a. Construct a classification of representative animal taxa including: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda,
Annelida, Rotifera, Mollusca, Arthropoda (Mandibulata, Chelicerata, and Crustacea), Bryozoa, Brachiopoda,
Echinodermata, Hemichordata, Urochordata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrata.
b. Place taxa in a phylogenetic (evolutionary) context and provide data to support hypotheses of relationships
Construct a graphical representation of animal evolution (cladogram)
Recognize characters that are shared and derived, uniting taxa
Interpret graphical representations of animal evolution (cladograms)
c. Recognize types of data used to test hypotheses of relationships.
SZ2. Students will explain the evolutionary history of animals over the geological history of Earth.
a. Outline the geological history of Earth and discuss the major environmental changes that have occurred over time.
b. Explain the concepts evolution, adaptation, natural selection, convergence, and speciation.
c. Describe the fossil record of the animals including discussing the Cambrian Explosion and major extinction events.
SZ3. Students will compare form and function relationships within animal groups (clades) and across key
taxa.
a. Explain the similarities and differences among major body plans (e.g., asymmetry, radial and bilateral symmetry).
b. Compare and contrast taxa based on morphological and genetic characters.
c. Relate important structural changes to key functional transitions.
d. Dissect representative taxa and describe their internal anatomy and the function of major organ systems and organs and
relate to cell specializations.
SZ4. Students will assess how animals interact with their environment including key adaptations found within
animal taxa.
a. Discuss morphological and physiological adaptations relative to ecological roles.
b. Relate animal adaptations, including behaviors, to the ecological roles of animals.
c. Explain various life cycles found among animals (e.g., polyp and medusa in cnidarians; multiple hosts and stages in the
platyhelminthe life cycle; arthropod metamorphosis; egg, tadpole, adult stages in the amphibian life cycle).
SZ5. Students will evaluate the relationships between humans and other animals.
a. Describe the effects of human activities such as habitat destruction, over hunting, introduced species, and pollution on
animal biodiversity.
b. Explain the importance of species diversity to the biological resources needed by human populations including food,

medicine, and natural aesthetics


c. Compare and contrast how humans can preserve animal diversity in captive and natural environments with regard to
habitat creation and conservation, research, legislation, animal enrichment, diet, medical, breeding programs and
management of genetic diversity at local and global levels.
d. Investigate how moral, legal, societal, political, and economic decisions impact animal diversity with short-term and
long-term effects.

Classroom Procedures:
Materials
The following should be brought to class every single day!
1. Zoology Notebook
2. Pens, pencils, highlighters, loose leaf notebook paper
3. Color pencils

Attendance

If a student misses class he/she is responsible for getting notes or missed assignments.
You cannot make up work for unexcused absences.
If you are absent on the day of a quiz, test, project or lab it is your responsibility to reschedule a day
to make up the work. Plan to stay after or come early--by appointment.
If you are absent the day before a test you will still take the test on the previously specified date!

Tardiness
Students are considered tardy if they are not inside the classroom when the bell rings. See posted tardy
policy in agenda and classroom. If you ask to go to the restroom before the bell rings you will still be marked
tardy if you are not in the classroom when the bell rings.

Homework
Each night spend 30 min. or more reading, studying vocab, and reviewing notes. Written assignment or
unfinished classwork may also be given.

Assignments
Four grades will be guaranteed per unit: (1) Vocab Quiz, (2) Lab, (3) Notebook, (4) Test
Each graded notebook that is turned in at the end of the semester will add 1pt to your final exam grade! The final is cumulative!

*Save your notebooks!*

Late Work Policy


If missing assignments, you must make-up the assignments by the end of the following unit.

Cheating
If caught cheating/plagiarizing it will be assumed that all of the points you have earned on that assignment
are in doubt and thus your points will result in a zero.

Extra Credit
Extra credit is rare. Under certain circumstances extra credit challenges may be given to the class as a whole
in the form of challenge questions on tests.

Blog & Remind101

The blog is updated on a regular basis. Notes and vocabulary will be uploaded to the class blog. If you are
absent, classwork will need to be made up before or after school. Printing notes off the blog does not replace
taking class notes.
Blog: mrsbowlingnchs.weebly.com
Remind101 is a free app, reminders will be sent out about class! Text @nchszobo to the number 81010.

Grades
Final grades will be determined by the percentage of the points earned on tests, projects, quizzes, labs,
homework, classwork, and unit notebooks. In determining grades consideration will also be given to attitude
and effort both in and out of class. Grades are recorded online using Synergy. Parents can view the grades
through this portal.
A = 90 -100%
B= 80-89%
C = 74-79%
D = 70-73%
F = 0-69%
Tests/Projects
40%
Labs
25%
Portfolio/Quizzes/HW/Daily Assignments 25%
Final
10%

Test
Unit 1: Intro to Zoo and Porifera
Unit 2: Cnidaria & Ctenophora
Unit 3: Platyhelminthes & Rotifera
Unit 4: Mollusca & Annelida
Unit 5: Nematoda & Arthropoda
Unit 6: Echinodermata & Hemichordata
Unit 7: Intro to Chordata
Unit 8: Amphibia & Reptilia
Unit 9: Aves & Mammalia

Date
10/22
2/2
2/12
3/3
3/15
3/25
4/15
4/26
5/13

Project
Each student will present and research an animals specific classification, habitat, life cycle, and mating
strategies (means of sexual selection) from a list provided by Mrs. Bowling. Students will be given choices
regarding method of presentation. Details will be given in a project rubric.

Classroom Expectations:
In an effort to develop a positive and pleasant environment for learning, classroom expectations have been
established for the operation and organization of this classroom. Students are expected to know and follow
these expectations. Failure to do so could result in the loss of classroom privileges (restroom, labs, seating,
etc.) and points, or removal from the classroom.

1) The Golden Rule


Treat others, as you would want them to treat you. Treat others with respect and consideration. Please
refrain from using profanity/ethnically offensive language, intimidation or bullying, & sexual harassment.
Raise your hand to be acknowledged.

2) Take care of personal needs before class.


3) Keep your binder neat and in order.
Your notes should be in chronological order. Your notebook will be graded at the end of each unit, so
save all of your papers.
4) No food, drink, or gum is allowed in class***

5) No electronic and/or wireless devices unless otherwise directed.

If you insist on using your cell phone during class and you will be asked to deposit in the Cell Phone
Sleeper for the remainder of class.

Turn in this page by ________________________________


Agreement:

I have read and accept the terms and conditions of this syllabus.
I understand the grading scale.
I understand and will comply with the rules of the classroom.
I understand and will comply with my responsibilities as the student, the late work policy, the tardy policy,
the absent policy, and any other administrative policies outlined within this syllabus.
I understand that my binder must be kept in order, and that it will be graded at the end of each unit.
I understand that I must remain focused while in class.
I will give nothing but the best.
I will be respectful to the teacher, my fellow students, and myself.
I understand I am only given 10 emergency passes.
I understand that I am capable of becoming anything that I want. I know that I have the ability, and must
work hard to achieve my goals.
I understand that passing Zoology is one step closer to achieving my goals.

I have thoroughly read through the policies stated in the syllabus, and have a clear understanding of the
expectations.
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