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Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
Revised February 2016 Page 1 of
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
General Biology II
BIOL 1407
Life & Physical Science: Biology
✔
4
3
4.2
The diversity and classification of life will be studied, including
animals, plants, protists, fungi, and prokaryotes. Special emphasis
will be given to anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution of plants
and animals. Laboratory activities will reinforce these concepts.
2
BIOL 1406 is recommended.
Jennifer Jeffery
Digitally signed by Jennifer Jeffery
Date: 2016.08.01 11:24:00 -05'00'
August 1, 2016
Kim Raun
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DN: cn=Kim Raun, o=BIOL, ou=LPSC,
email=kimberlyr@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.08.01 11:34:56 -05'00'
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Kevin Dees
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DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.08.01 13:56:49 -05'00'
8/1/2016
Leigh Ann Collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann Collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann Collins, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Vice President of Instruction, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.08.29 13:01:50 -05'00'
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Administrative Master Syllabus
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
LECTURE TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Evolution
A. History of evolutionary thought
B. Darwinian revolution and natural selection
C. Modern evolutionary synthesis
D. Evidence of evolution (fossil records, geologic change, microevolution vs.
macroevolution
E. Population genetics: natural selection, genetic drift and gene flow
F. Speciation and extinction
2. Biological Classification
A. Taxonomy
B. Phylogenetics
3. Organismal Survey (consideration will be given to anatomy, physiology,
reproduction, ecology and evolutionary trends)
A. Prokaryotes
B. Protists
C. Fungi
D. Plants
1. Nonvascular plants, seedless vascular plants & seed plants
2. Angiosperm anatomy & life cycle
E. Animals
1. Phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca,
Arthropoda, Echinodermata & Chordata
2. Role of organ systems on maintaining physiology and homeostasis
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__________________________
LAB TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Orientation, lab safety & taxonomy review
2. Protists
3. Fungi
4. Nonvascular and seedless vascular plants
5. Seed plants
6. Angiosperm anatomy
(Lab practical #1)
7. Sponges, cnidarians & platyhelminthes
8. Nematodes & mollusks
9. Annelids & arthropods
10. Echinoderms & intro to chordates
11. Craniates I
12. Craniates II
(Lab Practical #2)
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Describe modern evolutionary synthesis,
natural selection, population genetics,
micro and macroevolution, and speciation.
2. Describe phylogenetic relationships and
classification schemes.
3. Identify the major phyla of life with an
emphasis on plants and animals, including
the basis for classification, structural and
physiological adaptations, evolutionary
history, and ecological significance.
4. Describe basic animal physiology and
homeostasis as maintained by organ
systems.
5. Compare different sexual and asexual
life cycles noting their adaptive
advantages.
6. Illustrate the relationship between major
geologic change, extinctions, and
evolutionary trends.
7. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate
questions, and utilize scientific tools such
as microscopes and laboratory equipment
to collect and analyze data.
8. Use critical thinking and scientific
problem- solving to make informed
decisions in the laboratory.
9. Communicate effectively the results of
scientific investigations.
Exams, lab reports, essays, presentations,
discussions (online or in-class), group
activities, graph/table/chart presentations or
post-tests
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List
any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Co
urse Requirements/Grading System—Descri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
• No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
• If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Text: Reece, et al. Campbell Biology. Pearson. Current edition
Lab Manual: Wharton County Junior College Department of Biology. Lab
Exercises: General Biology II. XanEdu. Current edition.
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lecture;
24 lab
laboratory classrooms required
Lecture Average 55%
Exam average (3-4 exams) 30-55%
Other (Homework, quizzes,
projects, etc) 0-25%
Lab Average * 25%
Final Exam (includes at least 50%
comprehensive material) 20%
_____
100%
*Lab Average calculated as follows:
Quiz Average (best 6 of 9 weekly quizzes) 50%
Lab Practical #1 Exam 25%
Lab Practical #2 Exam 25%
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and below F
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013) Page 1
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area: Life & Physical Sciences Course Prefix & Suffix: __________________
Core Objective: Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
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Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
Existing
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New
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BIOL 1407
Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification
schemes.
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Group lab activity or
post-test
Kim Raun
January 15, 2015
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013) Page 2
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area: Life & Physical Sciences Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written,
oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
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Existing
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Existing
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State
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Group lab activity or
post-test
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Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification
schemes.
BIOL 1407
January 15, 2015
Kim Raun
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013) Page 3
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area: Life & Physical Sciences Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Empirical and Quantitative Skills—to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts
resulting in informed conclusions
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
January 15, 2015
Kim Raun
Group lab activity or
post-test
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Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification
schemes.
BIOL 1407
Department Head: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013) Page 4
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area: Life & Physical Sciences Course Prefix & Suffix: ____________________
Core Objective: Teamwork—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support
a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
Existing
Revised
New
State
Mandated
BIOL 1407
January 15, 2015
Kim Raun
Group lab activity or
post-test
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Describe phylogenetic relationships and classification
schemes.
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