Syllabus BIO 3220 Fall 2020 taught remotely

Fall 2020

PREREQUISITE: BIO 1080/90 and BIO 1081/91 (or equivalent)

Welcome to Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIO 3220, online.  Due to the COVID – 19 outbreak, the course is offered as a virtual online course.  However, this is NOT a self-paced course.  You must complete lab assignments and lecture exams on the dates listed in the syllabus and lab objectives.

OPTIONAL TEXT: Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates, 9th Edition, by Kent and Carr and Hays outlines/objectives from Hays Homepage.  ISBN for text is 13: 9781308799308.  The lab manual is required, see BIO 3220 Virtual Lab Objectives for that information.


Instructor: Dr. Hays –Phone: (303)615-0777; E-Mail: [email protected]

Hays Homepage: http://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc

Office Hours: Via email, phone, or by appointment.


IMPORTANT LINKS for “Lecture:” (Outlines, Learning Objectives, Recorded Lectures, and PowerPoint Slides all contain similar information, so choose a format that works best for you.  My suggestion is to look at the outlines while listening to the recordings.  Then, use the Learning Objectives as a study guide.)  There are 6 quizzes, a midterm and a final to be taken on the dates below through Canvas.  Details on how they work are listed in the grading section below.

1. Detailed Outlines of Course Material: https://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/comparative-vertebrate-anatomy-bio-3220/

2. Student Learning Objectives:  These are detailed Learning Objectives written by me.  They are the exact information presented in the Detailed Outlines, but presented in a Study Guide format.  These would serve you well to use as flash cards.  Objectives are found at: https://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/comparative-vertebrate-anatomy-bio-3220/ Answers to the learning objectives are found at the bottom of all of the objectives.

3. Recorded Lectures:  There are recorded lectures offered through Tegrity.  These are designed to be watched during class time when I would normally have my lectures.  However, since they are recorded, you may watch them anytime at your convenience.  They are listed on the course homepage for each topic. https://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/comparative-vertebrate-anatomy-bio-3220/

4. PowerPoint slides of the course may be found on my homepage as well.  This is the SAME material that is in the outlines and objective, just in a different format. I show these slides in my pre-recorded lectures. https://sites.msudenver.edu/haysc/biology-courses/comparative-vertebrate-anatomy-bio-3220/


IMPORTANT LINKS for “Lab”:   The syllabus with dates below is for the “lecture” component of the course.  There is a separate schedule for lab called Lab Objectives: BIO 3220 Virtual Lab Objectives.  This contains the lab schedule, lab objectives and all of the lab assignments with their due dates.    There are no lab exams, rather there are drawings and questions to answer that are described in the grading section below.

 


 LECTURE AND LECTURE EXAM SCHEDULE:

DATES TOPICS READING
Aug. 17 Introduction Chapter 2
Aug. 19 Vertebrate Characteristics & Classes Chapter 1
Aug. 24 Vertebrate Classes Chapter 3&4
Aug. 26 Early Development Chapter 5
Aug. 31 Early Development & Integument (Integument not on Quiz 1)
Sept. 2 Integument (not on Quiz 1) Chapter 6
Sept. 3-6 QUIZ 1 Online
Sept. 7 No Class
Sept. 9 Integument/Intro to Skeleton
Sept. 14 Vertebrae Chapter 7
Sept. 16 Ribs, Sternum, Neurocranium Chapter 8&9
Sept. 17-20 QUIZ 2 Online
Sept. 21 Head Skeleton Chapter 9
Sept. 23 Head Skeleton
Sept. 28 Head Skeleton
Sept. 30 Appendicular Skeleton Chapter 10
Oct. 5 Appendicular Skeleton Chapter 10
Oct. 7 Muscular System (not on Quiz 3) Chapter 11
Oct. 8-11 QUIZ 3 Online
Oct. 12 Muscular System Chapter 11
Oct. 8-18 MIDTERM (Through Skeleton) Online
Oct. 19 Muscular System
Oct. 21 Digestive System Chapter 12
Oct. 26 Digestive System
Oct. 28 Respiratory System (not on Quiz 4) Chapter 13
Oct. 29-Nov. 1  QUIZ 4 Online
Nov 2 Respiratory System Chapter 13
Nov. 4 Circulatory System Chapter 14
Nov. 9 Circulatory System Chapter 14
Nov. 11 Circulatory System
Nov. 12-15 QUIZ 5 Online
Nov. 16 Urinary System Chapter 15
Nov. 18 Reproductive System
Nov 23-28 No Class
Nov. 30 Nervous System Chapter 16
Dec. 2 Nervous System
Dec. 3-6 QUIZ 6 Online
Dec. 3-12  FINAL EXAM (Muscles – Nervous System) Online


EXAMS AND GRADES:

1. There will be 6 quizzes each worth 50 points (300 total). Each quiz has 50 multiple choice or true/false questions. These are open-note, open-book exams. However, you may not collaborate with your classmates. You can access the exams through Canvas. You can find them on the “quizzes” link, the “assignments” link, or the “calendar” link on Canvas.  You will have 1 hour to complete each quiz but only one chance to complete it. Online tests open at 12 a.m. on the date listed above and close at 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above (Thursdays-Sundays). Late online exams will have an automatic deduction of 10 percent per day late. When you are ready to take the quiz, click on the quiz link, read the instructions, and then begin.  After you have answered all of the questions, click “Submit Quiz” at the bottom.  You will see your score immediately, but will have to wait two days after the due-date to see the correct answers.  At any time, click on the “Grades” icon on the left menu of Canvas to see your gradebook for this course.  There is a practice test that you may try at any time to make sure your web browser is compatible with Canvas and to get familiar with the format. No points are awarded nor deducted for results on the practice test.

2. There will be an online comprehensive midterm and final each worth 125 points (250 total). These are open-note, open-book tests, but you may not collaborate with your classmates.  These exams consist of old and new questions and can be accessed through Canvas.  The midterm covers the first half of the course through the skeleton, and the final covers the second half of the course, from muscular system through the nervous system. Online tests open at 12 a.m. on the date listed above and close at 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above. The midterm must be taken by Sunday October 18 and the final must be taken by Saturday December 12 (since the semester ends that day). You will have 2 hours to complete the exams. Late online exams will have an automatic deduction of 10 percent per day late. You can access the exams through Canvas. You can find them on the “quizzes” link, the “assignments” link, or the “calendar” link on Canvas. After you have answered all of the questions, click “Submit Quiz” at the bottom.  You will see your score immediately, but will have to wait two days after the due-date to see the correct answers.  At any time, click on the “Grades” icon on the left menu of Canvas to see your gradebook for this course.

3. There will be 3 lab assignments which consist of answering laboratory objectives and labeling and coloring pictures.  Each is worth 320 points, for a total of 960 points.  The lab objectives that you are to answer and turn in, are the ones with a point value listed and double asterisks.  For the drawings, I would prefer that you create your own drawings for the assignments, since this provides additional learning.  However, I have uploaded to Canvas Discussions some reference sketches for you to use if you absolutely cannot draw structures.  You will be graded based on whether or not your drawing and coloring conveys the correct information for the structure listed – NOT based on your artistry.  One point per accurate depiction of each structure will be awarded.  If you have any doubt as to whether a structure listed in the laboratory objectives should be included in your drawing, err on the side of including it.  Always include an orientation label for each picture indicating how we are looking at the picture (eg ventral view, sagittal view, right arm -anterior view….) Refer to your laboratory objectives for a list of specific structures and objectives, as well as due dates.  Any assignment turned in late will have a deduction of 10 percent per day late.  You may turn in your assignments by scanning them or by taking cell phone pictures of them.  However, if you have several images, I request that you re-name your images so that the images have page numbers as part of the saved image.  Then, send them via email or upload them under the appropriate “Assignment” in Canvas.  Here is a sample of a lab assignment to help you better understand the expectations. sample lab assignment

4. The total number of points possible for the course is 1510. Letter grades will be assigned on a percentage basis, as follows:

A = 1359-1510

B = 1208-1358

C = 1057-1207

D = 906-1056

F = Fewer than 906 points

 


 

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SYLLABUS STATEMENTS – Fall 2020

 

Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to all aspects of their attendance at MSU Denver, and should familiarize themselves with the policies found in the MSU Denver Catalog.  For more information and most recent updates from these sources, click on the links provided below.

 

SAFETY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PANDEMIC

MSU Denver is adhering to policies that minimize faculty, staff and student presence on campus.  All teaching, student services and all other business that may be conducted remotely should continue to be delivered on-line.  A small number of courses will be face to face complying with all mandates for safety: physical distancing, face coverings, frequent and thorough hand washing.  For a complete list of safety mandates please go to: https://www.msudenver.edu/safe-return-to-campus/. Students should not expect to find offices in the Jordan Student Success Building open for business.  If students have questions for the offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Orientation and the Registrars, they should call 303-556-5740 to set up virtual meetings on-line.

 

WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
The Withdrawal (W) notation is assigned when a student officially withdraws from a course via the Student Hub after the drop deadline (census date) and before the withdrawal deadline posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop and withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. Students who withdraw from a course are responsible for the full tuition and fees for that course. After the withdrawal deadline, students may not withdraw from a course and will be assigned the grade earned based on the course syllabus. A student-initiated withdrawal will appear as an “F” on the student’s academic record in any case of academic misconduct resulting in a permanent “F”.  For more information see “Grades and Notations” in the “Academic Policies and Procedures” section of the current Catalog, as well as the Financial Aid/Withdrawals page.

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL
The Administrative Withdrawal (AW) notation is assigned when a student, or representative, requests to be withdrawn from a course due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. When the “AW” notation is assigned, no academic credit is awarded. The course remains on the student’s academic record with an “AW” notation and counts toward the student’s attempted hours. The course is not calculated in the student’s GPA or quality points.  Students may request an administrative withdrawal from the Office of the Registrar after the drop deadline (census date) posted in the Academic Calendar.  Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during part of a semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Student Detail Schedule via the Student Hub to review drop deadlines for individual courses.  For more information see “Administrative Withdrawal” in the current Catalog under “Grades and Notations.”

 

INCOMPLETE POLICY
The Incomplete notation may be assigned when a student is achieving satisfactory progress in a course and is not able to complete all class assignments due to extenuating circumstances, such as documented illness, military leave, disability, internships that fall outside traditional semester timeframes, or circumstances beyond their control. If a student has completed, at a minimum, a majority of course work and/or course contact hours, a student may request an Incomplete after the Withdrawal Deadline posted in the Academic Calendar. Deadlines differ proportionally for courses offered during a part of the semester, including late-start and weekend courses. Students should refer to the Part of Term dates published by the Office of the Registrar to review withdrawal deadlines for individual courses. Departments may have additional standards and/or criteria. Students should consult with their faculty member and department to determine additional requirements.

The incomplete notation is composed of an “I” (noted on the students transcript) as well as the student’s default grade (A, A-, B+, B, etc.), the grade the student has earned when they leave the class out of the total points of the class (the grade the student will earn if no additional work is submitted). Incomplete work must be completed within the subsequent long semester (fall or spring) or earlier, at the discretion of the faculty member. In the event of extended extenuating circumstances, the completion date for incomplete work may be extended for an additional long semester, at the discretion of the faculty member. If the incomplete work is not completed, the “I” notation will convert to the default grade submitted by the faculty member.

Determination of eligibility does not guarantee that an incomplete will be granted. Students who meet the qualifications may request an incomplete from the faculty member who is teaching the course. The decision to grant an incomplete is up to the faculty member or at the department chair’s discretion, if the faculty member is not available.

The decision to grant an incomplete as an accommodation based on a student’s disability shall be made by the faculty member or the department chair, if the faculty member is not available, in consultation with the Director of the Access Center.

If an incomplete is granted, the student and faculty member must fill out and sign an Incomplete Agreement Form to clarify what outstanding work the student should complete within the designated timeframe. Departments may have additional standards and/or criteria. Students should consult with their faculty member and department to determine additional requirements.

Graduating seniors may not graduate with an “I” on their MSU Denver academic record if:

  • The course in which the “I” was assigned is required for graduation, or
  • The default grade assigned for that course would result in an overall GPA less than 2.00.

The “I” notation may not be given for a self-paced course. If a student does not complete a self-paced course within the semester that they enrolled in the course, they must re- enroll in the course in order to complete it. In this case, the student will pay tuition and fees.

BEST GRADE STANDS

A student’s grades for repeated courses will be removed from GPA calculations up to 18 semester hours, regardless of the original grade earned. If a student repeats more than 18 credit hours, the student may designate which of the course grades are removed from GPA calculations (up to 18 semester hours). Only the best grade and its associated credit will be calculated in the GPA and earned hours totals. Other attempts for the course will appear on the official academic record but will be annotated to indicate they do not count for academic credit or GPA calculation. This policy applies only to courses taken at MSU Denver, and it does not apply to courses designated as repeatable toward degree requirements.  For more information, see “Best Grade Standsin the current Catalog.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

As students, faculty, staff and administrators of Metropolitan State University of Denver, it is our responsibility to uphold and maintain an academic environment that furthers scholarly inquiry, creative activity and the application of knowledge. We will not tolerate academic dishonesty.  We will demonstrate honesty and integrity in all activities related to our learning and scholarship. We will not plagiarize, fabricate information or data, cheat on tests or exams, steal academic material, or submit work to more than one class without full disclosure. For further information see “Academic Integrityon the Dean of Students website.

 

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

See the MSU Denver website for information regarding the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Title IX. For more information, refer to the Student Code of Conduct page.

Access Center – Accommodating Students with Disabilities

The Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students, including those with disabilities.  Students with a diagnosed condition/disability which may impact their access, performance, attendance, or grades in this class should contact the Access Center, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 122, 303-615-0200. The Access Center is the designated department responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Students will need to provide an Accessibility Notification Letter obtained from the Access Center to their faculty to activate their accommodations.  Information pertaining to a student’s disability is treated in a confidential manner.  This “Required ADA Syllabus Statement” along with additional information are available on the Access Center website.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Attendance during the first week of class is required. It contributes greatly to teaching and learning. Some departments determine a student’s enrollment in a course based upon attendance during the first week of class. Consult the department for more information about the attendance policy for the class that you are attending. Students who drop classes are financially responsible for those classes in accordance with withdrawal/refund policies. . . . Students at MSU Denver who, because of their sincerely held religious beliefs, are unable to attend classes, take examinations, participate in graded activities or submit graded assignments on particular days shall, without penalty, be excused from such classes and be given a meaningful opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or assignments provided that proper notice and procedures are followed. For further information, see the Class Attendance policies page.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION POLICY

Use of MSU Denver email services should follow standards of normal academic and professional ethics, and is governed by University policies and applicable law. Inappropriate use may result in revocation of access to University computing systems, and could result in disciplinary action pursuant to the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and Staff Handbook. For more information, see the Electronic Communication policy page.

 

RESOURCES
The College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is committed to, and cares about, all students. To help you manage personal challenges and basic needs security, the university offer several resources. Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students (303-615-0220), the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy (303-615-2052), or our CLAS office (303-615-0995 or 303-615-1301) for support.

 

CAMPUS-WIDE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:

In the event the Auraria campus experiences inclement weather, a natural disaster, or any type of campus emergency, it is the responsibility of each student to understand any evacuation and/or “lockdown” guidelines if an emergency is declared. More information can be found at the Emergency Preparedness webpage: https://msudenver.edu/facilities/emergencypreparedness/ .

Please use the following to familiarize yourself with these guidelines:

  • Please familiarize yourself with evacuation procedures and Quick Reference Sheet located in each classroom as well as at this website: https://www.ahec.edu/for-campus-faculty-staff/emergency-preparedness/emergency-procedures/
  • MSU Denver will communicate an emergency event through RAVE notifications (text, email, voicemail). Please visit the RAVE webpage to register, review, and/or update your information: https://www.getrave.com/login/MSUDenver
  • If you need to report an emergency, you can:
    • dial 911 from a campus phone
    • Dial 303-556-5000 from a cell phone
    • Text-a-Tip to 720-593-8477
  • Attend campus-wide trainings and/or consult with your instructor if you have any other questions about what to do in an emergency

 

NOTE: If you have any difficulty accessing the links in this document, please inform the instructor.


Catalog Course Description:

 A comprehensive study is made of the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates.  The laboratory portion of the course is emphasized and will consist of detailed dissections of vertebrates representing several classes.

Specific (Measurable) Student Behavioral Learning Objectives (format: 1, a, i, ii, etc.):

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

Lecture

  1. Explain why an understanding of basic evolutionary and embryological principles is essential for an  understanding of the theory of comparative anatomy.
  2. Relate structure and function of all organs in each body system.
  3. Analyze the structure, function and evolution of the vertebrate integument and its derivatives.
  4. Compare bone and cartilage and their respective roles in forming the vertebrate skeleton.
  5. Analyze the structure function and evolution of the vertebrate vertebral column, appendicular skeleton and     head skeleton.
  6. Relate bone and muscle in producing movements.
  7. Illustrate the microscopic features used in classifying muscles.
  8. Discuss the evolutionary  trends evident in muscle groups.
  9. Analyze the structure function and evolution of the coelom.
  10. Analyze the structure and function of the digestive system.
  11. Analyze the structure, function and evolution of the oral cavity and the pharynx and their derivatives.
  12. Compare the ontogeny and phylogeny of the vertebrate kidney.
  13. Theorize the evolutionary trends of the urogenital ducts of vertebrates.
  14. Diagram the functional anatomy of the heart.
  15. Theorize the evolution of the heart.
  16. Explain the evolution of systemic and pulmonary flow circuits.
  17. Analyze the structure, function and evolution of the nervous system and sensory organs of vertebrates.

 

Laboratory

  1. Observe anatomical materials more critically.
  2. Become skilled in dissecting procedures.
  3. Identify bone, cartilages and surface markings of skeletons. Compare similarities of these features between different vertebrate groups.
  4. Identify the major skeletal muscles of fishes, amphibians and mammals. Compare the locations and similarities of the muscles between these animals.
  5. Identify the structures of the respiratory, digestive, urogential, cardiovascular and nervous systems of representative vertebrates. Compare the locations and similarities of organs in these systems between the representative vertebrates.