Morphological, physiological, and taxonomic aspects of animals are 
studied. Representatives animals are used to illustrate significant 
characteristics of major animal groups. Variety of form and function 
in animals is given considerable emphasis throughout the course. 
Recommended for biology majors. Local beach and marine animals are 
emphasized. Meets A.A. general education, Natural Sciences.

• Hickman, Roberts and Larson. Animal Diversity (PSC Custom), 6th ed., McGraw-Hill HIgher Education, 2013. ISBN: 9781121600829

Global Learning Outcomes:

GLO 1 Critical Thinking:  Students will evaluate the validity of 
their own and other's ideas through questioning, analyzing, and 
synthesizing results into the creative process.
     
GLO 3 Scientific and Mathematical Literacy:  Students will apply an 
understanding of mathematical, natural or behavioral principles and 
a scientifically valid approach to solve abstract and relevant 
problems, using appropriate technology with inclusion of appropriate 
scientific and mathematical language. 

GLO 4 Information Management: Students use effective strategies to 
collect, verify, validate, document, or manage information using a 
variety of sources, techniques and technology.


Global Learning Outcomes:

I.	Critical Thinking: The student evaluates the validity of 
ideas, developing informed opinions or defensible conclusions.
III.	Scientific and Mathematical Literacy: The student properly 
identifies and applies scientific or mathematical principles and 
methods.
IV.	Information Literacy: The student effectively locates, 
evaluates and applies information from a variety of sources. 

Upon completion of ZOO2010:

   1. Students should develop a general understanding of the
      cellular and organismal architecture of animals.
   2. Students should gain an appreciation for the diversity of
      animal forms which exist on the planet earth and the
      challenges associated with classifying such a diverse kingdom
      of organisms.
   3. Students should be exposed to a variety of different
      mechanisms which animals use to accomplish the same life
      processes and gain an appreciation for the changes that may
      occur in an animal throughout its life cycle.
   4. Students should develop an understanding of the symbiotic
      and ecological interactions which occur between animal
      species.
   5. Students should be exposed to the various roles that animals
      play in the functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
      and how their behaviors help accomplish these tasks.
   6. Students should develop a greater understanding for the
      economic and social impact that animals have in our daily
      lives.
   7. Students should be able to identify the various cell 
      organelles,tissue types and body forms found in animals.
   8. Students should be able to correctly identify common animals
      by their phylum, class and common names.
   9. Students should be able to explain how a particular animal
      accomplishes the following tasks: reproduction,
      development, movement, gas exchange, excretion of wastes,
      circulation of nutrients, and detection of changes in its
      environment.
  10. Students should be able to cite specific examples of species
      which are mutualists, commensals, parasites, competitors or
      predators with each other.
  11. Students should be able to discuss the ecological niche of
      some of the more common species in the animal kingdom and
      describe adaptive behaviors used by those species.
  12. Students should be able to give specific examples of animals
      that have important impacts on our health and in our social
      and economic endeavors.
              

Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. 
Detailed explanation is included in the expanded syllabus developed 
by the instructor for each section being taught. Students will have 
four hourly exams and a final exam. A student project may also be 
assigned.