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Biology 15BIOLOGY 15--CALIFORNIA ECOLOGY
BIOLOGY--15
Call #0259
Instructor: LEE VAN FOSSEN
Spring 2004
5.0 Units
DESCRIPTION
The concepts of biology and its role in modern society. The major
traits of life, cell structures, asexual and sexual reproduction,
gene mutation, genetic problems, plant and animal evolution and
ecosystems. Attendance at a weekly on-campus lab is required.
Enrollment is limited. (Not open to students who have completed
Biology 1 or its equivalent.)
PREREQUISITES
EWRT 100B and READ 91 (or LART 100), or ESL 4 are advised.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: LEE VAN FOSSEN
Leland Van Fossen has been an instructor of Anatomy & Physiology, Introductory Biology,
Marine Biology, Coastal Redwoods, Desert Ecology, Sierra Nevada Ecology, Hawaiian Ecology on Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and California Ecology at De Anza College since 1968.
He has a BA and MA in Biology with emphasis on marine biology from San Jose State University. He has
taken additional graduate work at Stanford University, Santa Clara
University, U.C. Santa Cruz, and Northeastern Illinois University.
Office Hours Held:
From Wednesday, April 7 to Wednesday, June 16
Days & Hours:
Wednesdays, 11:30-12:20 PM
Telephone/Voicemail:
(408) 864-8654
Telephone (Lab):
(408) 864-8921
FAX Telephones:
(408) 864-8245, (408) 864-5546
Office Location:
S-51a
E-mail Address:
www.vanfossenleland@fhda.edu
REQUIREMENTS
Be prepared to spend at least 15 hours per week using and studying
course materials.
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Attend the class lectures on Mon & Wed for S51 lecture; lab is in
room S-51 on Wed PM; Course begins on April 7
Pre-registered students who do not attend the FIRST CLASS Meeting on Monday, April 5, will
be dropped to make room for students on the wait list. Students
completing the Online Registration must also make contact with the
instructor and check in.
The last day to add the class (if seats are available): Friday, April 12, 2003.
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Attend weekly lab sessions at the assigned times
hours in S-51 and S-74, BAT Lab.
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Complete and turn in all specified labs.
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Write a six-page, typed Animal Report with 3 citations.
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Write a six-page, type Plant Report with 3 citations.
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Pass 3-4 quizzes, some not announced; pass three exams and the final exam. Attend all field trips.
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Master the concepts, principles and objectives in the lectures, video programs,
text and labs.
OBJECTIVES
After completing the reading assignments, watching the video
programs, and completing the labs, you should be able to:
- Identify the major traits of life.
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Identify the major kingdoms of plants and animals; know 15 animal phyla and their traits
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Identify the structure and functions of carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins nucleotides, minerals, and salts.
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Outline the major geographic areas and differences between California biotic communities
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Distinguish the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and animals
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Describe abiotic factors working in redwood forests, seashores, estuaries, open ocean habitats,chaparral and grasslands
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Solve simple and complex ecology problems.
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Describe the kinds of plant & animal symbiotic interactions
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Outline the basic units and abiotic relationships in a biotic community.
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Identify the components of an ecosystem and food chains
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Describe population dynamics in a biotic community over a period of time called succession
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Discuss the process of plant and animal evolution.
COURSE MATERIALS
Purchase at the De Anza College Bookstore:
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Sterling,Peter.Ecology,Theories and Applications. Prentice Hall (required).
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Alden,Peter.National Audubon Society Field Guide to California. (required).
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Six Scantron # 2052 Test Forms and a #2 pencil (required).
STUDYING EACH WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS
The course content comes from the readings, lectures, field trips, labs, and videos. The videotape
programs are intended to emphasize and illustrate the reading
material. You are tested on information from the labs, trips, readings and
video programs. If, for any reason, you miss watching a video program
during the assigned week, you should still keep current with your
reading assignments.
Work on the lessons in the following order:
- Read the textbook assignments. You may not read the text in the
exact sequence, but don't let that bother you.
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Read the assigned magazines
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Watch the assigned video programs.
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For each Chapter, read the chapter summary then read the chapter.
COMPLETE THE WEEKLY LABS
BIOLOGY LAB: Life Science Learning Center, S-74 (BAT Lab)
You must complete all lab study questions at the time you are doing
your lab. Turn in the required lab reports to your instructor, or to the lab
assistant at the S-74 check out window. Each lab must be completed during the week it is assigned during lab hours. No extensions are possible!
BAT Lab Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 8 am to 9 pm and Friday 8 am to 1 pm. Testing Hours: Mon: 8:30-11:30 and 12:30 to 4:30, Tues. 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-4:30 and 5 to 8 pm. Wed: 8:30-11:30 and 12:30 to 4:30. No testing Thurs.,Fri, Sat.
COMPLETING THE ANIMAL AND PLANT REPORTS
The ANIMAL AND PLANT Reports includes at least a six-page,typed paper for each report. Please speak to the instructor
before starting this project. The due date, week 9, is listed on the
Assignment Schedule of this syllabus. Failure to complete these
reports will result in a Quarter "F" grade. Please retain a copy of
your paper for your files; I will not return your original copy.
Format:
Type your 6 page paper, double-spaced. Use the cover
sheet on the last page of this syllabus. Please retain a copy of your
paper for your files.
1. Record everything you find about the animal or plant selected, including habitat, habits, description, size, diseases,importance to different forms of life, etc.
2. Write a paper that is at least six pages long. The pages should
cover each of the major topics from above. Use the World Wide Web (http://www.google.com) and zoology or plant books
for reference sources (see the Reference Librarian in the Learning
Center if you need assistance) and list three references on your
paper.
Go to the Zoology or National Geographic Web Pages at Internet address:
http://www.yahoo.com. or alternate sites.
Turn your papers in at the S-74 check out window, or You
may also mail to:
Lee Van Fossen
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Extra Credit Reports: Due Week 9 or before
A. You may go to a trip, zoo or an aquarium, take 20 photos of plants or animals, and write up information about each organism. They must be typed, doubled-spaced summaries and there is a maximum of 20 points.
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B. 10 points are earned for viewing and taking 3-4 pages of notes on 2 videos about Plant Life on the Mac computer or video in
S-74.
C. 10 points are earned by doing your Plant Survey in your syllabus and turning it in by week 9.
REVIEW MATERIAL FOR EXAMS
Attend the Lecture/Review Sessions:
The instructor reviews the course assignments, and helps you prepare
for the examinations. Past experience has shown that students who attend these sessions have a better grasp of the course
material and score higher on their exams.
Note:
Since new information regarding schedule changes or other problems may be announced during these lecture sessions, students who do not
attend may miss essential information.
TESTING AND GRADING
The midterms and final exam are composed of multiple-choice and
true-false questions. See the class handout for exams and quizzes.
Exam #1:
April 26
(Exam #1 Ecosystems and Abiotic factors; covers text chapters 1-4 , and trips, and labs
1-3 and videos)
Exam #2:
May
(Exam #2 Plants & Abiotics; covers text chapters 2, 3, 5, 6;
labs 3, 4 & 9; videos)
Exam #3:
May 10
(Exam #3 Forests and text chapters and
labs and videos)
Final Exam--no late finals, be on time:
Thursday, June 24, 4-6 PM
(Comprehensive with emphasis on Ecology, Mostly: chapters
15-20; labs 1-7; videos and field trips.
Exam Scores:
are posted in S-74 by instructor-selected PIN for 1 week , viewed 1 week after exam only.
Testing Materials:
Bring one Scantron Testing Form, a photo I.D. and one #2 pencil to each exam, whether you take your exams at the regularly scheduled times or through the Life Science Learning Center--Only with permission by the instructor and with documents of sickness, or deaths. (Testing is
available DURING POSTED TESTING HOURS ONLY in S-74. Testing hours )
will be enforced. See BAT Lab Chart on page 3.
Quiz:
The Quiz covers Labs & Lectures and must be taken in the Biology
Lecture and or lab. Students may review their exams in our lab for only one week
after the exam/quiz is taken and with the instructor only.
Final Grades:
Evaluation of course mastery is based on accumulated total points earned:
Requirement: Points:
Quizzes 2 60
Exam #1 100
Exam #2 100
Exam #3 100
Final Exam 100
Biol 15 Animal Report and Plant Report: 30 pts. each
Lab/field Reports 50
TOTAL 520 points (approximately)
Bonus Points: 40 points (Extra Credit Only)
Your accumulated total points are compared to the total possible, and
your letter grade is determined by:
Percentage: Final Grade:
90-100% A
80-89% B
65-79% C
55-64% D
Below 55% F
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Assignments
CALIFORNIA ECOLOGY ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE SPRING 2004 LAB: Wed, 12:30-3:10 LECTURE: 3:30-5:10 Mon & Wed
Week 1: APRIL 5--- Unit I INTRO TO ECOLOGY & ABIOTICS
Read Chapter 1-2
Start Lab WEDNESDAY: 12:30--3:10 – Unit 1
Week 2: APRIL 12 Unit I PLANTS AND GRASSLANDS
Last day to drop the class and be eligible for a refund: Friday, APRIL 16
View video programs: ECOSYSTEMS
Read Chapters 3,4,5
Lab Unit 1: Microscope and Cell Varieties OR EDGEWOOD PARK
Week 3: APRIL 19 Unit II ARTHROPODS
Last Day to Drop with a Never Attend grade: Friday, MAY
View video programs: VT Flowering Plants and Fungi
TRIP: LOS TRANCOS PARK
Read Chapters 6, 7
Lab Unit 3: VARIETY OF ARTHROPODS
QUIZ: Take the Quiz on Labs 1, 2 and lectures
Week 4: April 26
Last Day to Request a Pass/No Pass Grade: Friday,
View video program: ARTHROPODS
EXAM #1: APRIL 26
(Chapters read chapters 8,9)
Lab Unit 4:
Labs 1, 2 due: Wednesday, APRIL 28
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Week 5: MAY 3 MARINE LIFE AND SEMINAR #1
View video programs:
Read Chapters 5, 6,7
Lab Unit 5: TRIP TO S.F. AQUARIUM
Week 6: JUNE 10 - MARINE LIFE--SEMINAR #2
View video programs:
Exam #2: JUNE 12 Chapters 8-10
TRIP: SF AQUARIUM
Quiz 2 on Labs 1-7 this week
Week 7: MAY 17 MARINE LIFE
TRIP WEDNESDAY: S.F. BAYLANDS TRIP
View video programs:
Read Chapters 11-15
Lab: TRIP
Week 8: MAY 24 SEMINAR 4
View video programs: FORESTRY
Read Chapters 20-30; EXAM 3
Lab Unit 8: TREES AND SOIL
PHOTO REPORT DUE : TUESDAY, JUNE 2
Week 9: MAY 31---HOLIDAY: MEMORIAL DAY
View video programs: dlcv BIOL 10 v.23-24
Read Chapters 20--25
Exam #3: JUNE in S-74 (Chapters 7–11 for FOREST exam)
Lab Unit 11-12: Ecology: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab
TRIP: SANTA CRUZ MTNS. ECOLOGY
NOTICE: ALL EXTRA CREDIT AND ALL REPORT ARE DUE NOW
Week 10: JUNE 7 BROADLEAF FORESTS AND SEMINAR #5
View video programs:
Read Chapters 13–20,
Bonus Report Due: Tuesday, JUNE 9
TRIP: Ecosystems OF VILLA MONTRALVO, SARATOGA
Week 11: JUNE 14 DESERT PLANTS AND ANIMALS OF CALIFORNIA
Read Chapters 13–20,
TRIP: ESA DESERT PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Lab Unit 11-12: Ecosystems 1-2-3 and Animal Diversity lab
Week 12: JUNE 21--FINALS WEEK
Mon, 12:30 Review FOR FINAL EXAM: COMPREHENSIVE--lectures, labs, trips
Read Chapters 30- – 40,
Review TV Programs
Review: Labs & Videos
Final: Thursday, JUNE 24 , 4-6 PM BE ON TIME
HOMEWORK COVER SHEET: your name, topic, date, SSN,BIOL-015.- / Van Fossen / Spring 2004
REVISED 2/18/04
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