Philippine Christian University COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND SOCIAL WORK Math and Science Department COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE : TAXONOMY No. of Units : 5 Units Pre-requisite: SUBJECT TITLE & CODE: COURSE NO.: BIO 221 GENERAL ZOOLOGY, GENERAL BOTANY

PCU VISION: A distinctively strong Christian University integrating faith, character and service. PCU MISSION: Provide an education that will enhance the development of Christian character. Promote academic excellence and the highest quality education. Be responsible to the Philippine needs and condition. Become responsible stewards of Gods creation and resources. Foster international understanding and goodwill. Support the ecumenical movement. CASSW VISION/MISSION: A liberal arts education committed to the development of the total person to enable him to realize fullness in human life. The College of Arts, Sciences and Social Work, through its highly competent faculty and staff, is committed to excellence in providing Christian liberal education. Education in the CASSW is geared towards the preparation of students for their various professions as responsible leaders and useful members of society, nurtured with the Christian values of faith, character and service. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the general characteristics, classification and morphology of plants, animals and microorganism. It also provides adequate training in the different methods of collecting, dissecting and preserving plants, animals and microorganism.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Trace the history of thought regarding the taxonomic arrangement of the kingdom of organisms Identify organism and construct taxonomic key of classifying them Design, perform experiments and interpret experimental data on diversity of organism Debate the issue concerning the nature of viruses or dead whether to treat them as organisms or not Realize the importance of systematic classification of plants and animals Appreciate the outstanding contribution of scientists regarding the new taxonomy in the eight-kingdom system

COURSE OUTLINE: SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES At the end orientation, the should be able to: of the student Quiz 1.5 Oral Recitation TOPICS/ACTIVITIES TIME FRAME (hours) METHODOLOGY

1. Know and recite the

PCU Vision-Mission Statement 2. Set a personal goal in life based on the PCU Vision-Mission

Orientation: PCU Vision-Mission

At the end of each chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Define taxonomy 2. Discuss the limitations of two kingdom classification Chapter I The Study of 3. List the major Phylogenetic Relationship characteristics used to A. Scientific Classification of differentiate among Living Organisms kingdoms in the five B. A Five Kingdom System kingdom system C. Scientific Nomenclature D. A Phylogenetic Heirarchy 4. Recognize the system of scientific nomenclature that uses genus and species

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 3 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. List at least six

characteristics used to classify and identify bacteria according to Bergeys Manual of Systematic Bacteriology 2. Identify the section in Bergeys Manual that contain species of medical importance

Regular Attendance Chapter II Bacteria A. The Phylogeny of the Prokaryotes B. Early Classification Schemes for Bacteria C. Present Approaches to Classification D. Survey of Bergeys Manual Quizzes and Long Exam 3 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. Differentiate between 2. 3.

4.

5. 6.

7.

a virus and a bacterium Define viral species Give an example of a family, genus and common name of a Chapter III Viruses A. General Characteristics of virus Viruses Describe how B. Taxonomy of Viruses bacteriophages and animal viruses are C. Isolation, Cultivation and cultured Identification of Viruses List three techniques D. Viruses and Cancer used to identify viruses E. Plant Viruses and Viroid Discuss the relationship of DNA and RNA containing viruses to cancer Name a virus that causes a plant disease

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 6 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. List

the defining characteristics of Chapter IV Heterotrophic Protists A. The Protozoa protozoa 1. Phylum Sarcodina 2. Describe the 2. Phylum Ciliophora outstanding 3. Phylum Mastigophora characteristics of the four phyla of protozoa 4. Phylum Sporozoa and give an example B. Fungus-like Protists of each 3. Differentiate between

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 3 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

and intermediate host and a definitive host 4. Be able to list one or more diseases caused by each class of protozoa 5. Describe the characteristics of slime molds and water molds 6. Discuss the economic and scientific importance of protists

1. Describe the structure 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

of algal cells Describe the characteristics of six phyla of algae Describe the possible lines of evolution in the green algae Explain the different life cycles in the brown algae Discuss the economic importance of algae Describe the importance of dinoflagellates

Chapter V Autotrophic Protists A. Characteristics of Algae B. The Phylum Chlorophyta: The Green Algae C. The Phylum Phaeophyta: The Brown Algae D. The Phylum Rhodophyta: The Red Algae E. The Phylum Chrysophyta: The Golden Brown Algae F. The Phylum Euglenophyta: The Euglenoids

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 6 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. Explain the role of

fungi in nature

2. List the four defining

characteristics of four phyla of fungi 3. Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction and describe each of these processes in fungi 4. Be able to differentiate between a yeast and mold 5. Be able to list important products that are the result of yeast or mold metabolism

Chapter VI Fungi A. Characteristics of Fungi B. Classification of Fungi C. Fungal Reproduction D. Medically Important Phyla of Fungi E. Fungal Diseases F. Economic Effects of Fungi

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 6 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. Describe how plants 2. 3. 4. 5.

adapted to land Describe the structure and life cycle of a moss Explain how bryophytes differ from other land plants Describe the life cycle of a fern Distinguish between

Regular Attendance Chapter VII The Spore Plans: Mosses and Ferns Quizzes and Long Exam 3 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

A. The Phylum Bryophyta: Mosses and Liverworths B. Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns, Club Mosses, and Horsetails

alternation of generations in bryophytes and ferns 6. Describe the structure of horsetails and club mosses 7. Distinguish between liverworths and mosses

1. Distinguish between 2. 3. 4. 5.

gymnosperm and angiosperms Describe the theory Chapter VIII The Seed Plants that explains the origin A. The Development of Seed of seeds Plants Distinguish between B. Classification of Seed monocots and dicots Plants Describe alternation of C. The Gymnosperms generation in seed D. The Angiosperms plants Explain why angiosperms are the most successful group of plants

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 3 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. Recognize the general

pattern of development of multicellular animals 2. Describe the types of symmetry 3. Describe the characteristics of Porifera 4. Describe the characteristics of Coelenterata Regular Attendance Chapter IX Sponges and Coelenterates Quizzes and Long Exam 6 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

A. B. C. D.

Multicellular Organization The Invertebrates Phylum Porifera Phylum Coelenterata

1. Explain the function of

a coelom 2. Identify the characteristics of the flatworm 3. Distinguish between free-living and

Chapter X Digestive System A. Digestive Mechanisms of Invertebrates B. Digestion in Vertebrates C. Physiology of Digestion D. Human Digestion Activity 9: Digestive System Coelom and the Viscera Digestive Enzymes

Regular Attendance Quizzes and Long Exam 9 Recitation Written Works Laboratory, Practical and Theoretical Exams

1. Differentiate the

respiratory mechanism of invertebrates from vertebrates 2. Enumerate the general functions of the respiratory system 3. Describe the functions of each organ of the respiratory system 4. Explain how inspiration and expiration are accomplished

Chapter XI Respiratory System A. Respiratory System Invertebrates B. Respiration in Vertebrates C. The Human Respiratory System D. The mechanics of Breathing Activity 10: Respiratory System Anatomy of Respiratory System Breathing Physiology

Discussion Interaction 6 Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

1. Describe the general

2.

3.

4. 5.

characteristics of the blood and discuss its major functions Chapter XII Circulatory System Give the differences A. Blood and its Function among the various B. Circulation in Invertebrates types of cells found in C. Circulation in Vertebrates the blood D. The Heart and its Physiology Name the organs of E. The Blood Vessels the cardiovascular system and discuss Activity 11: Circulatory System their functions Vascular Tissue Trace the pathway of The Heart blood through the Blood Circulation heart and the vessel Compare the structure and functions of the major types of blood vessels

Discussion Interaction 6 Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

1. Name the organs of 2. 3. 4. 5.

the respiratory system Draw the structure of the kidney Enumerate the functions of the kidney Describe the nephron and explain the functions of its parts Describe and give the functions of the ureter, urinary bladder and the urethra

Chapter XIII Excretory System A. Excretion in Invertebrates B. Excretion in vertebrates C. Mechanism of Urine Formation D. The Urinary System Activity 12: Urinary System Morphology of Vertebrate of Urinary System Urine excretion

Discussion Interaction 6 Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

1. State the general

functions of the reproductive system 2. Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction 3. Name the parts of the male reproductive system and give the general functions of

Chapter XIV: Reproductive System A. Asexual Reproduction B. Sexual Reproduction C. Vertebrate Reproduction System D. Male Reproductive System E. Female Reproductive System

Discussion Interaction 6 Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

each

1. Distinguish between

endocrine and exocrine glands 2. Name and describe the location of the major endocrine glands of the body 3. Enumerate the hormones secreted by the endocrine glands 4. Explain how hormones secretion maybe controlled by the nervous system

Chapter XV: Endocrine System A. Invertebrate Hormones B. Vertebrate Hormones C. Different Hormones Activity13: Endocrine System Glands and its Hormone Effects of Different Levels of Hormonal Secretion 6

Discussion Interaction Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

1. Explain the general

functions of the nervous system 2. Describe the general structure of the neuron 3. Describe the structure of the spinal cord and its major functions

Chapter XVI: Nervous System A. Nervous Mechanisms Among Invertebrates B. Vertebrates Nervous System C. Central Nervous System D. Peripheral Nervous System E. Autonomic Nervous System

Discussion Interaction 6 Oral and Written reports Laboratory Activities

4. Name the major parts

of the brain and give the functions of each 5. Distinguish between sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system