STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Recognize and understand terminology, facts, methodologies, and concepts related to the nature of animal biology.

 II.     Apply the concepts to interpret new situations relating to the biology of animals.

 III.    Recognize and understand characteristics of the major categories of animals on earth.

 IV.     Experience in the laboratory, and in the field, the principles, procedures, and techniques of animal biology research, including measurement, data representation, problem solving, and critical analysis.

 V.      Appreciate animal biology as a science and realize the importance of animal research and animal conservation in today¿s society.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Biology of Animals

         A.      The Characteristics of Life.

         B.      The Chemical Basis of Life.

         C.      The Cellular Basis of Life.

         D.      The Genetic Basis of Life.

         E.      The Diversity of Life.

         F.      Taxonomy.

         G.      Evolution.

 II.     Phylogeny of Animals

         A.      Origin of Life.

         B.      Animal-like Protists.

         C.      The Evolution of Animals.

 III.    Classification of Animals.

         A.      Classification Criteria.

         B.      Major Phyla, Classes, and Orders of Animals.

 IV.     Invertebrates

         A.      Classification and Examples.

         B.      Characteristics.

 V.      Vertebrates

         A.      Characteristics.

         B.      Classification and Examples.

         C.      Evolutionary Relationships.

 VI.     Mammals

         A.      Classification and Examples.

         B.      Characteristics.

         C.      Colorado Mammals.

 VII.    Animal Behavior

         A.      Behaviors and Survival.

         B.      Types and Examples of Behavior.

 VIII.   Ecology

         A.      The Role of Animals in Ecosystems.

         B.      Intraspecific Interrelationships.

 IX.     Interspecific Interrelationships