Flexible Learning, First Semester, AY 2021-22

COURSEGUIDE
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Course Title/Number of Units

BIO102 - General Zoology (5 units)

Course Description

This is a 5-unit course comprising of 3 hours lecture and 6 hours laboratory designed for Biology
major students. The course aims to define animal life based on its components and the essential
processes that make life exist. This requires a working knowledge of the basic biological
concepts/principles that lay the foundation for other fields of biological studies. The course
includes assessment of the variety of animal life on earth and comparison of major groups and
their pattern of existence. In addition, the course will develop/strengthen students’ critical thinking
skills on diverse issues in the society and promote awareness of their potential contribution to
addressing these issues.

Course Outcomes

1. Develop an appreciation of the nature of biological studies and efficiently use the scientific
method to find answers to problems.
2. Demonstrate knowledge (both oral and written) of the basic biological concepts and principles
that provide the foundation for other biological sciences.
3. Develop attentiveness to details in the pursuit of knowledge about the different structures,
processes, and interactions that are observed in the animal kingdom.
4. Develop critical thinking skills as they encounter issues that threaten human welfare and the
environment, which will encourage compassion and concern for the less fortunate and a deep
commitment to care for nature.
5. Value knowledge of Zoology that will lead to a better understanding of his life and reverence
for God, the Creator of Life by promoting an advocacy towards this end.

Learning Evidences
LE1: Video documentary (5mins) on applica5ons of Zoology to society, highligh5ng the
use of scien5fic method

LE2: Poster on reproduction and development of a selected animal

Culminating Learning Evidence

Animal in Distress – a documentary article of the anatomical & physiological condition of

an animal in distress

Grading Plan

Midterm Endterm Final Grade

Quizzes 10% Learning Tasks 25%

Learning Tasks 50% Learning Evidence 20% Midterm 50%
Learning Evidence 40% Culminating LE 30% Endterm 50%
——————-—————- Comprehensive Exam 25% ——————-———
MT Grade 100% ——————-——————— Final Grade 100%
Endterm Grade 100%
Course Plan
Period Module Topics Assessment

MIDTERM Module 1: Introduction to Zoology 1.1 Nature of Science & Scientific Learning Tasks
Method
Week 1 -2
1.2 Branches of Zoology
August 16-20
1.3 Application of Zoology to Society
August 23-27

Weeks 3-4 Module 2: The Animal Kingdom 2.1 General Characteristics of Learning Tasks
August 30- Animals Quiz
September 3 2.2 Patterns of Animal Organization
September 6-10 2.3 Animal Taxonomy

Weeks 5-6 Module 3: Integration of Organelle 3.1 Most Cells are Very Small Learning Tasks
September 13-17 Functions 3.2 Transport Mechanisms
September 20-24 3.3 Endomembrane System
3.4 Extracellular Membrane (ECM)
& Cell Surface Specialization
3.5 Cell Junctions

Module 4: Animal Tissues 4.1 Epithelial Learning Tasks

4.2 Muscular Quiz
4.3 Connective
4.4 Nervous
4.5 Reproductive
Module 5: Energy Transformation & 5.1 Laws of Thermodynamics Learning Tasks
Metabolism 5.2 Role of Enzymes
Week 7 -8
September27- 5.3 Endergonic & Exergonic
October 1 Chemical Reactions

October 4-8 5.4 Coupled Reactions

5.5 Anabolic & Catabolic Reactions
5.6 Protein Synthesis

Week 9 Midterm Exam Learning Evidence 2

October 11-14

ENDTERM 6.1 Cell Cycle & Cell Reproduction

Module 6. Animal Reproductio1 6.2 Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Learning Tasks
6.3 Bisexual Reproduction
Week 10-11 6.4 Gametogenesis

October 18-22 6.5 Patterns of Reproduction

October 25-29
6.6 Endocrine Regulation on
Reproduction

6.7 Structure of Reproductive

Systems

ENDTERM 7.1 Fertilization, Cleavage, Learning Tasks

Blastulation, Gastrulation, Quiz
Module 7: Animal Development Organogenesis
Weeks 12-13
7.2 Mechanisms of Development
November 2-5
- nuclear equivalence
November 8-12 - cytoplasmic specification
- conditional specification
7.3 Homeotic and Hox Genes
7.4 Developmental Patterns in
Animals
Week 14-15 Module 8: Protection, Support, 8.1 Integumentary System Learning Tasks
November 15-19 Movement & Coordination 8.2 Skeletal System
November 22-26 8.3 Muscular System
8.4 Nervous System & Sensory
Organs
Week 16-17 Module 9: Nutrition, Digestion & 9.1 Feeding Mechanisms & Learning Tasks
November 30- Homeostasis Digestion Learning Evidence 3
December 3 9.2 Circulation & Respiration
December 7-11 9.3 Temperature, Water & Osmotic
Regulation

Week 18 Endterm Exam Culminating Learning

December 14-17 Evidence
Comprehensive
Written Exam

Course Meetings
Flexible Learning Mode Class Schedule

Distance Learning BIO102_A 08:30-9:30 (MW) - Class Consultation

01:30-04:30 (TTH) – Class Consultation (Lab)
Online Learning BIO102_A 08:30-09:30 (M) - Synchronous Meeting (Lec)
08:30-10:00 (W) - Class Consultation (Lec)
/Asynchronous Work
01:30-02:30 (T) - Synchronous Meeting (Lab)
01:30-04:30 (Th) - Class Consultation
(Lab)/Asynchronous Work
Flexible Learning Approach
Online Learning
Digital Modules - Self-paced learning modules will be designed in Canvas scheduled
according to the prepared course plan.
Synchronous class - An hour of synchronous teaching per week will be conducted
through Zoom for students who opted for online learning.
Class Consulta5on - Students who need to clarify fuzzy points encountered during self-
directed learning or synchronous teaching could consult the course facilitator through
FB Messenger or e-mail. Announcements will also be posted in class FB group page
or in Canvas.
Feed-backing - Teacher feedback will be in the form of written comment in the
assessment rubric for graded outputs.
Class/Open Consulta5on - Students who need to clarify fuzzy points encountered during
self-directed learning could consult the course facilitator through FB Messenger
(Category 2) or mobile phone (Category 1). Important announcements will also be
posted in class FB group page.
Feed-backing - During term exam week, students will send their completed modules
together with other required output/s. Teacher feedback on student performance will
be written on submitted completed modules which will be sent back to students per
each term.

Communication Guidelines
Communica5on is considered as the core of online learning. To facilitate clear
and effec5ve communica5on, online students should read the post “Ne5queJe Guide for
Online Courses” provided by University of Florida Center for Teaching Excellence
following this link hJp://teach.ufl.edu/wp-
content/uploads/2012/08/Ne5queJeGuideforOnlineCourses.pdf.
When communica5ng through mobile phone and electronic mail, please don’t
forget to provide your full name and the class code you belong to. Response to your
emails and other ques5ons will occur within 24 hours during school days. Limit your
calls and messages through messenger within the class schedule, since the teacher
has to attend to students of other classes. Ques5ons repeatedly raised will be
addressed through a post/announcement to the en5re class.
Responses to focus ques5ons, exercises, reflec5ons, and tests on the printed
module should be written neatly and legibly. Please try to be as concise as possible
without losing the main essence of your thought.

Academic Integrity
Our “University strongly prohibits any form of intellectual dishonesty, most
common of which are chea5ng & plagiarism. Specifically prohibited are the following
acts of dishonesty: Chea5ng during examina5ons which may be in the form of copying
from another person’s answers, copying from unauthorized materials, giving informa5on
to another student, or colluding or attempting to collude with other students during an
examina5on, having somebody else take one’s examina5on or taking it for another
person, and using unauthorized notes or texts during an exam” (from the Student
Handbook 2008-2009, Sec. 9.5, p. 75-76).
Online students should be conscien5ous of copyright and fair use informa5on of
every resource downloaded from the net. Credit all sources for credibility, for a visible
record of sources/ownership, and for professionalism or good prac5ce. All cita5ons will
follow APA format.

Course Facilitator Contact Information

Course Guide Prepared by: Jessica Pacalioga, MSci
Course Facilitator: Eva Grace B. Chavez, PhD
Contact Details: FB messenger: Eva Grace Bañes Chavez
Email: e.chavez @usls.edu.ph
Mobile Phone: 09424028075

References
Main Reference Textbook
Urry, L.A., Cain, M.L., Wasserman, S.A., Minorsky, P.V., & Reece, J.B. 2017. Campbell
Biology. 11th Ed., Pearson, NY. 1283pp.
Other References
Hickman, C.P. Jr., Keen, S.L., Eisenhower, D.J., Larson, A., l’Anson, H. 2017. Integrated
Principles of Zoology. 17th Ed., McGraw-Hill Education, NY. 835pp.
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