• Study the organization and development of fungal forms.
• Study the organization and development of plant forms.
• Determine ecological relationships between living things and their various environments.
• Study the organization and development of diverse animal forms.
• Understand the role of homeostasis in animal's responses to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Identify internal transport and gas exchange mechanisms in animals.
• Study animal reproduction and life cycles.

Students must be present and on time for the beginning of lecture classes. 
Pre-test quizzes may be given at the start of lecture classes (No Makeups). 
 
Grading 

Three Lecture Exams and one Final Exam 
(dates to be announced) 
NO MAKEUPS! 

Ten Point Grading Scale: 
A = 90-100% 
B = 89-80 
C = 79-70 
D = 69-60 
F = 59 or below 

Final Lecture Average = 2/3 of Final Course Grade 
Final Lab Average = 1/3 of Final Course Grade 
 

CHEATING IN ANY FORM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! 
Students found cheating will receive a grade of ZERO on the exam and will be turned into the Dean of Instruction at T.C.C. for further discipline.  The T.C.C. Cheating Policy is stated in the Student Handbook under Academic Misconduct. 
 
Withdrawal Date: TBA

http://www.wadsworth.com/biology 
Use the above web site from our textbook publisher to supplement the Biology text. 

Instructional Activities 

Virtual Zoological Field Trip 

• Research one family of animals represented in the museum or zoological park web sites from the below list.
• Give the complete taxonomic classification.
• Identify the animal's habitat and geographical range.
• Discuss the role of these animals in community relationships in their environment.
• Complete a one page, double-spaced summary of findings.